Symmetry

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What is symmetry?

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Symmetry is when a shape can be divided into two identical halves that are mirror images of each other.

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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 equal parts.

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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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How many lines of symmetry does a rectangle have?

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A rectangle has 2 lines of symmetry.

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Is a heart shape symmetrical?

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No, a heart shape is not symmetrical.

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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 shapes have no lines of symmetry?

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Shapes like a scalene triangle or an irregular polygon have no lines of symmetry.

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Can a shape be symmetrical if it is not the same on both sides?

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No, a shape must be the same on both sides to be considered symmetrical.