Lines of Symmetry

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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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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 circle have?

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A circle has an infinite number of lines of symmetry.

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What is the line of symmetry for a rectangle?

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A rectangle has 2 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 rotational symmetry?

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

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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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What is the line of symmetry for a regular pentagon?

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A regular pentagon has 5 lines of symmetry.

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What is the difference between a line of symmetry and a line of reflection?

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A line of symmetry is a line that divides a shape into two identical parts, while a line of reflection is the line over which a shape is flipped to create a mirror image.

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If a shape has 1 line of symmetry, what type of shape could it be?

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It could be a kite or an isosceles triangle.