{"id":651,"date":"2022-03-11T13:01:31","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T13:01:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test\/?page_id=651"},"modified":"2023-05-17T09:24:33","modified_gmt":"2023-05-17T09:24:33","slug":"line-of-symmetry-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/line-of-symmetry","title":{"rendered":"Line of Symmetry &#8211; Definition, Types, Shapes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-3bd4aa92-5afe-433e-853a-67f6a33e7e8c\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/line-of-symmetry#0-what-is-a-line-of-symmetry>What is a Line of Symmetry?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/line-of-symmetry#3-types-of-lines-of-symmetry>Types of Lines of Symmetry<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/line-of-symmetry#4-number-of-lines-of-symmetry-in-a-shape>Number of Lines of Symmetry in a Shape<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/line-of-symmetry#6-solved-examples-on-line-of-symmetry>Solved Examples on Line of Symmetry<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/line-of-symmetry#7-practice-problems-on-line-of-symmetry>Practice Problems on Line of Symmetry<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/line-of-symmetry#9-frequently-asked-questions-on-line-of-symmetry>Frequently Asked Questions on Line of Symmetry<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-what-is-a-line-of-symmetry\">What is a Line of Symmetry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">In mathematics, an object is said to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/symmetry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">symmetry<\/a> if it can be divided into two identical halves. <strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/line\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">line<\/a> that divides the object into its identical halves is called the line of symmetry<\/strong>. For example, in the given image, the line passing through the middle of the flower is its line of symmetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Line-of-Symmetry-1.png\" alt=\"A line passing through the centre of a flower\" class=\"wp-image-10723\" title=\"A line passing through the centre of a flower\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Line-of-Symmetry-1.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Line-of-Symmetry-1-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"1-definition-of-line-of-symmetry\">Definition of Line of Symmetry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>A line of symmetry is the line that divides a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/shape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">shape<\/a> or an object into two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/counting-and-comparison\/equal-sign\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">equal<\/a> and symmetrical parts<\/strong>. We also call this line the axis of symmetry or mirror line because it divides the figure symmetrically, and the divided parts look like mirror reflections of each other. 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src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Line-of-Symmetry-4.png\" alt=\"Different types of lines of symmetry\" class=\"wp-image-10726\" title=\"Different types of lines of symmetry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Line-of-Symmetry-4.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Line-of-Symmetry-4-300x184.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Horizontal Line of Symmetry:<\/strong> If a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/horizontal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">horizontal<\/a> line divides an object into two identical halves, it is called a horizontal line of symmetry. That means the horizontal line of symmetry goes from left to right (or vice versa) in an object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Vertical Line of Symmetry:<\/strong> If a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/addition\/vertical\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">vertical<\/a> line divides an object into two identical halves, it is called a vertical line of symmetry. That means that the vertical line goes from top to bottom (or vice versa) in an object and divides it into its mirror halves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Diagonal Line of Symmetry: <\/strong>If a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/diagonal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">diagonal<\/a> line divides an object into two identical halves, it is called a diagonal line of symmetry. That means the diagonal line of symmetry goes sideways or slanting in an object.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-number-of-lines-of-symmetry-in-a-shape\">Number of Lines of Symmetry in a Shape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The line of symmetry produces reflections that coincide. A shape or an object can have multiple lines of symmetry as per its structure. Shapes with one line of symmetry have only one line that divides them into identical parts. Shapes with multiple lines of symmetry have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/counting-and-comparison\/more-than\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">more than<\/a> one line that divides them equally. The axis of symmetry can be horizontal, vertical or diagonal. For example,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"987\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Line-of-Symmetry-5.png\" alt=\"Study the shapes with multiple lines of symmetry\" class=\"wp-image-10727\" title=\"Study the shapes with multiple lines of symmetry\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Line-of-Symmetry-5.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Line-of-Symmetry-5-188x300.png 188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"5-line-of-symmetry-in-geometry\">Line of Symmetry in Geometry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Axis of symmetry in common two-dimensional geometrical shapes are given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"863\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Line-of-Symmetry-6.png\" alt=\"Lines of symmetry in geometric shapes\" class=\"wp-image-10728\" title=\"Lines of symmetry in geometric shapes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Line-of-Symmetry-6.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Line-of-Symmetry-6-216x300.png 216w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometric-shapes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Geometric shapes<\/a> can have more than one line of symmetry. Let us study some geometric shapes with one and multiple axes of symmetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"385\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Line-of-Symmetry-7-385x1024.png\" alt=\"Number of line symmetry in different 2D shapes\" class=\"wp-image-10729\" title=\"Number of line symmetry in different 2D shapes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Line-of-Symmetry-7-385x1024.png 385w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Line-of-Symmetry-7-113x300.png 113w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Line-of-Symmetry-7-578x1536.png 578w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Line-of-Symmetry-7.png 602w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 385px) 100vw, 385px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-solved-examples-on-line-of-symmetry\">Solved Examples on Line of Symmetry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 1: <\/strong>How many lines of symmetry do the given figure have?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"281\" height=\"141\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Solved-Examples-1-1-1.png\" alt=\"An arrow\" class=\"wp-image-10730\" title=\"An arrow\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution<\/strong>: The given figure only has one line of symmetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"295\" height=\"141\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Solved-Examples-1-2.png\" alt=\"Line of symmetry of an arrow\" class=\"wp-image-10731\" title=\"Line of symmetry of an arrow\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 2: <\/strong>Identify whether the given line of symmetry is a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal line of symmetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Solved-Examples-2-3.png\" alt=\"Figure showing the vertical line of symmetry\" class=\"wp-image-10732\" title=\"Figure showing the vertical line of symmetry\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> The given line is a vertical line of symmetry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 3: Write three capital letters in the English alphabet have no lines of symmetry?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution: <\/strong>The three letters in the English alphabet that have no lines of symmetry are P, G, and J.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Example 4: Write three capital letters in the English alphabet with horizontal and vertical lines of symmetry.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong>The English alphabets with horizontal and vertical lines of symmetry are<strong> <\/strong>H, I and O.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"7-practice-problems-on-line-of-symmetry\">Practice Problems on Line of Symmetry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Line of Symmetry - Definition with Examples<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">How many lines of symmetry does an isosceles right triangle have?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">0<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">1<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">2<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">3<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 1<br\/>All isosceles triangles have one line of symmetry.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following alphabets is asymmetrical?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">A<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">D<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">R<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">U<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: R<br\/>The alphabet \u201cR\u201d is asymmetrical because it cannot be divided equally and symmetrically along any axis.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following shapes has exactly two lines of symmetry?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">Square<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">Kite<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">Rhombus<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">Parallelogram<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: Rhombus<br\/>When a rhombus is folded along its diagonals, the two halves are identical.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Which of the following dotted lines is not a line of symmetry?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">A<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pp1-1.png\" alt=\"A\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">B<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pp2-2.png\" alt=\"B\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">C<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pp3-2.png\" alt=\"C\"><\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">D<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pp4-1.png\" alt=\"D\"><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: A<br\/>The dotted line in all options (b), (c) and (d), divides the figure symmetrically. 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The horizontal line drawn in (a) does not divide the kite shape into two equal or mirrored halves. The lower part is bigger than the upper half.\"\n                    },\n                    \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                    \"suggestedAnswer\": [ {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 1,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"B <img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pp2-2.png\\\"\/>\",\n                                \n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"The dotted line in all options (b), (c) and (d), divides the figure symmetrically. The horizontal line drawn in (a) does not divide the kite shape into two equal or mirrored halves. The lower part is bigger than the upper half. \"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 2,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"C <img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pp3-2.png\\\"\/>\",\n                                \n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"The dotted line in all options (b), (c) and (d), divides the figure symmetrically. The horizontal line drawn in (a) does not divide the kite shape into two equal or mirrored halves. The lower part is bigger than the upper half. \"\n                                    }\n                                }, {\n                                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                                \"position\": 3,\n                                \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                                \"text\": \"D <img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pp4-1.png\\\"\/>\",\n                                \n                                \"comment\": {\n                                    \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                                    \"text\": \"The dotted line in all options (b), (c) and (d), divides the figure symmetrically. The horizontal line drawn in (a) does not divide the kite shape into two equal or mirrored halves. The lower part is bigger than the upper half. \"\n                                    }\n                                }],\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                      \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                      \"position\": 0,\n                      \"encodingFormat\": \"text\/html\",\n                      \"text\": \"A\",\n                      \"comment\": {\n                          \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                          \"text\": \"The dotted line in all options (b), (c) and (d), divides the figure symmetrically. The horizontal line drawn in (a) does not divide the kite shape into two equal or mirrored halves. The lower part is bigger than the upper half.  <img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pp1-1.png\\\"\/>\"\n                        },\n                      \"answerExplanation\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Comment\",\n                        \"text\": \"The dotted line in all options (b), (c) and (d), divides the figure symmetrically. The horizontal line drawn in (a) does not divide the kite shape into two equal or mirrored halves. The lower part is bigger than the upper half.  <img src=\\\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pp1-1.png\\\"\/>\"\n                      }\n                    } \n\n                    }]}<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"8-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Lines of symmetry can help children understand and create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/pattern\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">patterns<\/a>. It teaches a sense of balance and order and opens them up to the natural world where symmetry abounds\u2014insects, seashells, and leaves, to name a few.&nbsp;<br>Learn more mathematical concepts on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/\">SplashLearn<\/a>, the game-based learning platform equipped with interactive games and fun worksheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"9-frequently-asked-questions-on-line-of-symmetry\">Frequently Asked Questions on Line of Symmetry<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-129082ae-a358-4e91-b8f9-0b035cd98134\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-129082ae-a358-4e91-b8f9-0b035cd98134\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-129082ae-a358-4e91-b8f9-0b035cd98134\"><strong><strong>What is the maximum number of lines of symmetry in an object?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-129082ae-a358-4e91-b8f9-0b035cd98134\">\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The number of lines of symmetry depends on the shape or figure. For example, an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/isosceles-triangle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">isosceles triangle<\/a> has one line of symmetry, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/rectangle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">rectangle<\/a> has two lines of symmetry, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/circle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">circle<\/a> has an infinite line of symmetry.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-129082ae-a358-4e91-b8f9-0b035cd98134\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-129082ae-a358-4e91-b8f9-0b035cd98134\"><strong>Are there shapes that have no lines of symmetry?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-129082ae-a358-4e91-b8f9-0b035cd98134\">\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The shapes or objects that are irregular and do not resemble each other when divided into two parts are called ASYMMETRIC. Such shapes do not have a line of symmetry. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/scalene-triangle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">scalene triangle<\/a>, a parallelogram, and a trapezium are examples of shapes that have no lines of symmetry.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-129082ae-a358-4e91-b8f9-0b035cd98134\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-129082ae-a358-4e91-b8f9-0b035cd98134\"><strong>How do you find the line of symmetry for a shape?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-129082ae-a358-4e91-b8f9-0b035cd98134\">\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Fold the shape so that one half is identical to the other half. The line along which you have folded can be called a line of symmetry. There can be more than one such line or line of symmetry.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-129082ae-a358-4e91-b8f9-0b035cd98134\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-129082ae-a358-4e91-b8f9-0b035cd98134\"><strong>How many lines of symmetry does a regular polygon have?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-129082ae-a358-4e91-b8f9-0b035cd98134\">\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">In a regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/polygon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">polygon<\/a>, all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/side\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">sides<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/angle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">angles<\/a> are equal. If it has \u201cn\u201d number of sides, it will also have \u201cn\u201d number of lines of symmetry. For example, a square with four <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/sides-of-equal-length\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">equal sides<\/a> has four lines of symmetry, and a regular pentagon has five lines of symmetry.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Line of Symmetry? In mathematics, an object is said to have symmetry if it can be divided into two identical halves. The line that divides the object into its identical halves is called the line of symmetry. 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