Holt Mcdougal Larson Algebra 2: Student Edition 2012
Holt Mcdougal Larson Algebra 2: Student Edition 2012
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780547647159
Author: HOLT MCDOUGAL
Publisher: HOLT MCDOUGAL
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Chapter SR16, Problem 6P
Solution

Tell how many lines of symmetry the figure has.

Four lines of symmetry.

Given:

A square.

  Holt Mcdougal Larson Algebra 2: Student Edition 2012, Chapter SR16, Problem 6P , additional homework tip  1

Concept Used:

  • The imaginary line or axis along which you can fold a figure to obtain the symmetrical halves is called the line of symmetry.
  • It is also termed as the axis of symmetry.
  • The line symmetry is also called a mirror line because it presents two reflections of an image that coincide.

Calculation:

The given square is -

  Holt Mcdougal Larson Algebra 2: Student Edition 2012, Chapter SR16, Problem 6P , additional homework tip  2

The square has four lines of symmetry.

  Holt Mcdougal Larson Algebra 2: Student Edition 2012, Chapter SR16, Problem 6P , additional homework tip  3

So, four lines of symmetry.

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