Lines of Symmetry

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What is a line of symmetry?

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A line that divides a shape 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 square have?

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4

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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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Infinite

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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

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A scalene triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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How can you find a line of symmetry in a shape?

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By folding the shape along a line and checking if the two halves match.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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What is the line of symmetry for a butterfly?

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1 line of symmetry.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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Is a rectangle symmetrical?

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Yes, it has 2 lines of symmetry.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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What does it mean if a shape is symmetrical?

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It means the shape can be divided 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, some shapes 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 exactly one line of symmetry?

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A heart shape.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3