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 butterfly have?

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1

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How many lines of symmetry does a flower have?

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6

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How many lines of symmetry does a shape with 2 identical halves have?

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2 lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a shape with 8 identical sections have?

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8 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 random polygon, can have 0 lines of symmetry.

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What is an example of a shape with 1 line of symmetry?

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A rectangle has 1 line of symmetry.

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What is an example of a shape with 2 lines of symmetry?

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An isosceles triangle has 1 line of symmetry.

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What is an example of a shape with 4 lines of symmetry?

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A square has 4 lines of symmetry.

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What is an example of a shape with 6 lines of symmetry?

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A regular hexagon has 6 lines of symmetry.