GRADE 4 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 9

Lines and Symmetry

Lines of symmetry divide figures into mirror halves.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Lines of symmetry divide figures into mirror halves.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

How many symmetry lines does a square have?

  1. Step 1: One vertical and one horizontal
  2. Step 2: Two diagonals.

Final answer: 4

PRACTISE YOURSELF

Non-square rectangle symmetry lines?

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Try another similar question and explain each step aloud. Refer to your school syllabus for topic level and notation.