Lines of Symmetry Practice

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What is a line of symmetry?

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A line of symmetry is an imaginary line that divides a shape into two identical parts that are mirror images of each other.

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How many lines of symmetry does a regular hexagon have?

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A regular hexagon has 6 lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a square have?

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A square has 4 lines of symmetry.

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Does a parallelogram have any lines of symmetry?

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No, a general parallelogram has 0 lines of symmetry.

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What is the line of symmetry for a circle?

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A circle has an infinite number of lines of symmetry.

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What is the relationship between lines of symmetry and congruence?

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Shapes that are divided by a line of symmetry are congruent on either side of the line.

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Can a shape have more than one line of symmetry?

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Yes, many shapes can have multiple lines of symmetry, such as a rectangle or a regular polygon.

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What is an example of a shape that is not symmetrical?

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An example of a shape that is not symmetrical is a scalene triangle.

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What is rotational symmetry?

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Rotational symmetry is when a shape can be rotated around a central point and still look the same at certain angles.

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How many lines of symmetry does an isosceles triangle have?

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An isosceles triangle has 1 line of symmetry.