Lines of Symmetry

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What is a line of symmetry?

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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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Which shape has only one line of symmetry?

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A rectangle has one 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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Can a shape have more than one line of symmetry?

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Yes, some shapes like a butterfly can have multiple lines of symmetry.

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What does it mean if a shape is symmetrical?

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It means the shape looks the same on both sides of a line of symmetry.

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Draw a line of symmetry for a heart shape.

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A vertical line down the center of the heart is a line of symmetry.

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What is the line of symmetry for a triangle?

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An isosceles triangle has one line of symmetry that goes from the top vertex to the base.

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

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You can fold the shape in half to see if both sides match.