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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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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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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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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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What is the line of symmetry for a rectangle?

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A rectangle has two lines of symmetry: one vertical and one horizontal.

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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 four lines of symmetry.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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What is the line of symmetry for an equilateral triangle?

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An equilateral triangle has three lines of symmetry.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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Can a shape have no lines of symmetry? Give an example.

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Yes, a shape can have no lines of symmetry. An example is a trapezoid.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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What is the relationship between lines of symmetry and congruence?

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Lines of symmetry indicate that the two halves of a shape are congruent.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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How do you determine the number of lines of symmetry in a polygon?

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To determine the number of lines of symmetry in a polygon, look for lines that can divide the shape into two identical halves.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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Is a line of symmetry always vertical or horizontal?

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No, a line of symmetry can be at any angle, not just vertical or horizontal.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3

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What is the line of symmetry for a regular pentagon?

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A regular pentagon has five lines of symmetry.

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CCSS.4.G.A.3