Draw Lines of Symmetry and Two Dimensional Figures

a line dividing a figure into 2 parts that are congruent and mirror images

• attributes

• square

• line of symmetry

• polygon

a flat shape that has a length and width

• two-dimensional figure

• properties

• pairs

• parallelogram

Which figures appear to have 2 or more lines of symmetry?

• Figures K and L only

• Figures L and M only

• Figure K only

• Figure K, L and M

Which statement about the figure below is true?

• Figure P has no lines of symmetry

• Figure P has both a vertical and a horizontal line of symmetry

• Figure P has only a vertical line of symmetry

• Figure P has only a horizontal line of symmetry

Look at the figure in the photo. Which of the following would complete the figure so that it has a line of symmetry?

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Answer explanation

Symmetry: when an object is the EXACT same when folded on the line

Use the image to answer.

• A

• B

• C

• D

How many lines of symmetry does a regular hexagon have?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Use the image to answer.

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which of the following figures cannot be divided into two identical halves by drawing a straight line?

• Circle

• Isosceles triangle

• Oval

• Parallelogram

Draw a line of symmetry on a regular octagon. How many total lines of symmetry does it have?

• 8

• 4

• 2

• 16