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exam practice - Identify line symmetry and the order of rotational symmetry, including the characteristics of triangles, quadrilaterals, and two-dimensional shapes related to their symmetries. - Symmetry

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Symmetry in Shapes

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Symmetry of a Rectangle

A rectangle has specific properties regarding its symmetry. Identify the lines of symmetry and the order of rotational symmetry for a rectangle.

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    Calculate Identify the number of lines of symmetry for a rectangle.

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Symmetry of a Regular Hexagon

A regular hexagon has certain symmetrical properties. Determine the lines of symmetry and the order of rotational symmetry.

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    Calculate How many lines of symmetry does a regular hexagon have?

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