Lines of Symmetry

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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 halves that are mirror images of each other.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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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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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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How many lines of symmetry does a rectangle have?

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A rectangle has 2 lines of symmetry.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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Can a shape have no lines of symmetry?

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Yes, some shapes, like a trapezoid, can have no lines of symmetry.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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

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A regular triangle has 1 line of symmetry.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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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 identical parts that are mirror images of each other.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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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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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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What is the line of symmetry for a butterfly shape?

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The line of symmetry for a butterfly shape is a vertical line that divides it into two identical halves.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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Can a shape have more than one line of symmetry?

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Yes, a shape can have multiple lines of symmetry.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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What is an example of a shape with two lines of symmetry?

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A rectangle has 2 lines of symmetry.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3