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 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 square have?

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A square has 4 lines of symmetry.

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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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Which letter has vertical line of symmetry: B, E, V, S?

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V has a vertical line of symmetry.

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Which letter has horizontal line of symmetry: A, H, M, N?

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H has a horizontal line of symmetry.

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Is a butterfly symmetrical?

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Yes, a butterfly is symmetrical.

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Is a human face symmetrical?

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Not perfectly, but it is often considered to have some symmetry.

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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.