Shapes & 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 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 triangle have?

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An equilateral triangle has 3 lines of symmetry.

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What shape has 4 lines of symmetry?

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A square has 4 lines of symmetry.

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Does a rectangle have lines of symmetry?

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Yes, a rectangle has 2 lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a parallelogram have?

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A parallelogram has 0 lines of symmetry.

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What is rotational symmetry?

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

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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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Which shapes have no lines of symmetry?

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Shapes like a scalene triangle and a parallelogram have no 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.