Symmetry

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What is symmetry?

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Symmetry is when one shape becomes exactly like another if you flip, slide, or turn it.

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What is a line of symmetry?

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A line of symmetry is an imaginary line that divides a shape into two identical parts.

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How many lines of symmetry does a square have?

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4

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How many lines of symmetry does a rectangle have?

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2

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How many lines of symmetry does an octagon have?

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8

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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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A triangle can have 0, 1, or 3 lines of symmetry depending on its type.

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What type of triangle has 3 lines of symmetry?

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An equilateral triangle has 3 lines of symmetry.

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What type of triangle has 1 line of symmetry?

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An isosceles triangle has 1 line of symmetry.

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What type of triangle has no lines of symmetry?

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A scalene triangle has no lines of symmetry.