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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 does it mean if a shape is symmetrical?

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A shape is symmetrical if it can be divided into two identical halves that are mirror images of each other.

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Can you give an example of a symmetrical shape?

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A square is a symmetrical shape because it can be divided into two equal parts in multiple ways.

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What is an example of a shape that is not symmetrical?

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An irregular triangle is not symmetrical because it cannot be divided into two identical halves.

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What is line symmetry?

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Line symmetry is when a shape can be divided into two identical parts by a line.

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What is rotational symmetry?

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Rotational symmetry is when a shape looks the same after being rotated around a center point.

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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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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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What is the line of symmetry for a butterfly?

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The line of symmetry for a butterfly is a vertical line that divides it into two mirror-image halves.

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What is an axis of symmetry?

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An axis of symmetry is a line that divides a shape into two identical parts.