Line Symmetry

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What is line symmetry?

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Line symmetry, also known as reflection symmetry, occurs 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 regular triangle have?

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A regular triangle has 3 lines of symmetry.

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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.

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What is an example of a shape with no lines of symmetry?

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An irregular shape, such as a scalene triangle, has no lines of symmetry.

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How can you find the line of symmetry in a shape?

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To find the line of symmetry, fold the shape along a line and see if both halves match perfectly.

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What is the line of symmetry for the letter 'A'?

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The letter 'A' has 1 line of symmetry, which is vertical.

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What is the line of symmetry for the letter 'B'?

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The letter 'B' has 1 line of symmetry, which is vertical.