Line Symmetry

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What is line symmetry?

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Line symmetry, also known as reflection symmetry, is when a shape can be divided into two identical halves that are mirror images of each other.

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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 regular triangle have?

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A regular 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 butterfly is an example of a shape with 1 line of 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.

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What is the line of symmetry in a shape?

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The line of symmetry is the line that divides a shape into two identical parts.

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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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Can a shape have no lines of symmetry? Give an example.

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Yes, a shape can have no lines of symmetry. An example is a scalene triangle.

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How many lines of symmetry does an octagon have?

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A regular octagon has 8 lines of symmetry.