Line Symmetry

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What is line symmetry?

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Line symmetry is when a shape can be divided into two identical halves 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 rectangle have?

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A rectangle has 2 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 triangle have?

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An equilateral triangle has 3 lines 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 many lines of symmetry does a butterfly have?

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A butterfly has 1 line of symmetry.

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What is the line of symmetry in a shape?

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The line of symmetry is the line that divides the shape into two identical parts.

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Can a shape have more than one line of symmetry?

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

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What is the relationship between lines of symmetry and mirror images?

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Lines of symmetry create mirror images on either side of the line.