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

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Cambridge IGCSE MathematicsCore Geometry

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This point belongs to Symmetry, especially Symmetry outcomes.
You need to be able to identify line symmetry and the order of rotational symmetry, including the characteristics of triangles, quadrilaterals, and two-dimensional shapes related to their symmetries.
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DescribeStateDetermine

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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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