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 halves 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 shape has only 1 line of symmetry?

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A butterfly has 1 line of symmetry.

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Is a rectangle symmetrical?

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Yes, a rectangle is symmetrical.

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How many lines of symmetry does a triangle have?

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An equilateral triangle has 3 lines of symmetry.

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What is the line of symmetry for a vertical shape?

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The vertical line of symmetry divides the shape into left and right mirror images.

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Can a shape have no lines of symmetry?

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Yes, some shapes, like a scalene triangle, have no lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a regular pentagon have?

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A regular pentagon has 5 lines of symmetry.

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

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An irregular shape, like a random polygon, is not symmetrical.