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What is line symmetry?

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Line symmetry occurs when a shape can be divided into two identical halves by a line (or lines) such that one half is a mirror image of the other.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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What is rotational symmetry?

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Rotational symmetry is when a shape can be rotated around a central point and still look the same at certain angles of rotation.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.4

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How many orders of rotational symmetry does a hexagon have?

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A hexagon has 6 orders of rotational symmetry.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.4

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What is the angle of rotation for a shape with an order of 4 rotational symmetry?

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The angle of rotation for a shape with an order of 4 rotational symmetry is 90 degrees.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.4

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What is the maximum number of lines of symmetry a regular polygon can have?

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The maximum number of lines of symmetry a regular polygon can have is equal to the number of its sides.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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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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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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What is the relationship between the number of sides and the order of rotational symmetry in regular polygons?

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In regular polygons, the order of rotational symmetry is equal to the number of sides.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.4

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Can a shape have both line and rotational symmetry?

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Yes, a shape can have both line and rotational symmetry.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.4

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

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An example of a shape with no line symmetry is a scalene triangle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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What is the order of rotational symmetry for a circle?

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A circle has an infinite order of rotational symmetry.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.4