Lines Of Symmetry

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What is a line of symmetry?

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A line of symmetry is an imaginary line that divides a shape 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 an equilateral triangle have?

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An equilateral triangle has 3 lines of symmetry.

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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 scalene triangle.

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What is the line of symmetry for a circle?

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A circle has an infinite number of lines of symmetry.

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Is a shape symmetrical if it has only one line of symmetry?

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Yes, a shape can be symmetrical with just one line 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 a line to see if both halves match perfectly.

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What is the difference between symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes?

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Symmetrical shapes have lines of symmetry, while asymmetrical shapes do not.

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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.