Lines of Symmetry

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What is a line of symmetry?

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A line of symmetry is a line that divides a shape into two identical parts that are mirror images of each other.

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Which shapes are symmetrical?

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Shapes like squares, circles, and rectangles are symmetrical.

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Is a triangle symmetrical?

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It depends on the type of triangle. An equilateral triangle is symmetrical, while a scalene triangle is not.

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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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What does it mean if a shape is not symmetrical?

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It means that the shape cannot be divided into two identical parts by any line.

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Can a shape have more than one line of symmetry?

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Yes, many shapes can have multiple lines of symmetry, like a rectangle which has 2.

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Is this shape symmetrical? (show a shape)

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Yes, if the shape can be divided into two identical halves.

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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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True or False: A circle does not have a line of symmetry.

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False. A circle has an infinite number of lines of symmetry.