Line and Rotational Symmetry

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What is line symmetry?

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Line symmetry, also known as reflection symmetry, occurs when a figure can be divided into two identical halves that are mirror images of each other.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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What is rotational symmetry?

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

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.4

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What is the order of rotational symmetry?

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The order of rotational symmetry is the number of times a figure matches its original position during a full rotation of 360 degrees.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.4

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How do you calculate the angle of rotational symmetry?

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The angle of rotational symmetry can be calculated by dividing 360 degrees by the order of rotational symmetry.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.4

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What is the angle of rotational symmetry for a figure with order 4?

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90°.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.4

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Which shapes have rotational symmetry?

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Shapes like circles, squares, and regular polygons have rotational symmetry.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.4

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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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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?

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A circle has an infinite number of lines of symmetry.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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What is an example of a letter with rotational symmetry?

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The letter 'O' has rotational symmetry.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.4

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What is the order of rotational symmetry for a regular pentagon?

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The order of rotational symmetry for a regular pentagon is 5.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.4