Line symmetry

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What is line symmetry?

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Line symmetry is when one shape becomes exactly like another if you flip it over a line.

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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 parts.

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How many lines of symmetry does a square have?

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A square has exactly 4 lines of symmetry.

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Which type of line symmetry is when a shape can be folded in half vertically?

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Vertical line symmetry.

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Can a circle have lines of symmetry? If so, how many?

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Yes, a circle has an infinite number of lines of symmetry.

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What is the difference between horizontal and vertical line symmetry?

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Horizontal line symmetry divides a shape into top and bottom halves, while vertical line symmetry divides it into left and right halves.

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Give an example of a shape with diagonal line symmetry.

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A kite has diagonal line symmetry.

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What happens when you draw a line of symmetry on a shape?

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The two halves of the shape on either side of the line will be mirror images of each other.

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How can you find a line of symmetry in a rectangle?

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You can draw a line vertically down the middle or horizontally across the middle.

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What is an example of a shape that does not have any lines of symmetry?

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An irregular triangle does not have any lines of symmetry.