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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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 rectangle have?

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A rectangle has 2 lines of symmetry.

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What is an example of a shape with 1 line of symmetry?

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A regular triangle has 1 line of symmetry.

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

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An irregular shape, like a scalene triangle, has no lines of symmetry.

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

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You can fold the shape along the line to see if both halves match perfectly.

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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 parts.

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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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How many lines of symmetry does a regular hexagon have?

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A regular hexagon has 6 lines of symmetry.