Line and Point Symmetry

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What is line symmetry?

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A figure has line symmetry if it can be divided into two equal parts that are mirror images of each other along a line.

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Which letters have line symmetry?

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Letters like H, I, and X have line symmetry, while Z does not.

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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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What is point symmetry?

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A figure has point symmetry if it looks the same when rotated 180 degrees around a central point.

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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 rotational symmetry?

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A figure has rotational symmetry if it can be rotated around a central point and still look the same at certain angles.

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How many lines of symmetry does a butterfly have?

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A butterfly has 1 line of symmetry.

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

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The letter Z is an example of a shape with no line symmetry.

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How many shapes have more than one line of symmetry?

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There are 6 shapes that have more than one line of symmetry.

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What does it mean for a shape to be symmetrical?

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A shape is symmetrical if it can be divided into two equal parts that are mirror images of each other.