line of symetry

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What is a line of symmetry?

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A line of symmetry is a 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 square have?

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A square has 4 lines of symmetry.

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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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How many lines of symmetry does a rectangle have?

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A rectangle has 2 lines of symmetry.

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Which shape has only one line of symmetry?

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A butterfly has only one line of symmetry.

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Can a shape have no lines of symmetry? Give an example.

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Yes, a shape can have no lines of symmetry. An example is a scalene triangle.

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What is the line of symmetry for a heart shape?

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The line of symmetry for a heart shape is a vertical line that divides it into two equal halves.

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Is this a line of symmetry? (Image of a shape with no symmetry)

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No, this is not a line of symmetry.

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Is this a line of symmetry? (Image of a shape with symmetry)

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Yes, this is a line of symmetry.

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What is the line of symmetry for an isosceles triangle?

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The line of symmetry for an isosceles triangle is the vertical line that goes through the top vertex and the midpoint of the base.