Lines of Symmetry

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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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What is the line of symmetry for a rectangle?

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A rectangle has 2 lines of symmetry.

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What shape has only one line of symmetry?

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A kite has only one line of symmetry.

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What is an example of a shape with no lines of symmetry?

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An irregular shape, like a scalene triangle, has no lines of symmetry.

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What is a vertical line of symmetry?

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A vertical line of symmetry divides a shape into two equal halves from top to bottom.

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What is a horizontal line of symmetry?

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A horizontal line of symmetry divides a shape into two equal halves from side to side.

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What is a diagonal line of symmetry?

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A diagonal line of symmetry divides a shape into two equal halves at an angle.

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How can you find a line of symmetry in a shape?

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You can fold the shape along the line to see if both halves match perfectly.