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Lines of Symmetry sae Problem: » a Help Ru figure out how many lines of a a symmetry a shape has. IR Step 1: A shape is symmetrical if both halves match exactly when it's divided down the middle. You can divide a shape vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. Try a horizontal line of symmetry on these shapes. Lines of Symmetry Not Symmetrical Symmetrical www studyjams.com TM ® & © 2007-1996 Scholastic Inc. All Rights Reserved Lines of Symmetry ‘SAUDE Step 2: Now try a vertical line of symmetry on these shapes. Fold them in half rom side to side. ' ' Symmetrical Symmetrical Lines of Symmetry Step 3: Try a diagonal line of symmetry. Fold s the shapes along a diagonal line across the middle Not Symmetrical Symmetrical Lines of Symmetry www studyjams.com TM ® & © 2007-1996 Scholastic Inc. All Rights Reserved 2 Lines of Symmetry Answer: The heart shape has a vertical line of symmetry only. The square is symmetrical along four lines of symmetry. 1 Line of Symmetry 4 Lines of Symmetry Lines of Symmetry www studyjams.com TM ® & © 2007-1996 Scholastic Inc. All Rights Reserved 3

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