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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Which shapes have lines of symmetry?

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Shapes like squares, circles, and rectangles have lines of symmetry.

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Which shape does not have a line of symmetry?

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An irregular shape, like a scalene triangle, does not have a line of symmetry.

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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 triangle have?

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An equilateral triangle has 3 lines of symmetry.

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What is an example of a shape with 1 line of symmetry?

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A rectangle has 1 line of symmetry.

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Does this shape have symmetry? (Show a shape with no symmetry)

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No, this shape does not have symmetry.

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What is the line of symmetry for a butterfly?

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The line of symmetry for a butterfly is down the middle, where both sides are mirror images.

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Can a shape have more than one line of symmetry?

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Yes, some shapes can have more than one line of symmetry, like a square.