Symmetry in Regular Polygons and Triangles
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Symmetry in Regular Polygons and Triangles

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If the smallest angle of rotation for a regular polygon is 18°, how many sides does the polygon have?

20

Which set of side lengths represents a triangle with 3 lines of reflectional symmetry?

5, 5, 5

Which figure shows a line of reflectional symmetry for the letter T?

Figure C

What is the order of rotational symmetry for a rhombus?

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

A regular polygon has 15 sides. What is a possible angle of rotational symmetry for the figure?

<p>72°</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many lines of reflectional symmetry does an equilateral triangle have?

<p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which triangle has 0 reflectional symmetries?

<p>triangle 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which letter in the word HAPPY has an order 2 rotational symmetry?

<p>H</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statements are true about the lines of symmetry of a regular pentagon? Check all that apply.

<p>Every line bisects a vertex angle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which figure has an order 3 rotational symmetry?

<p>equilateral triangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest angle of rotational symmetry for a square?

<p>90°</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can a regular hexagon be folded to show that it has reflectional symmetry?

<p>Fold the hexagon along a line that bisects two vertex angles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a quadrilateral has exactly 2 lines of symmetry, and both are angle bisectors, which statement would be true?

<p>The figure must be a rhombus because it has exactly 2 pairs of congruent angles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which figure has the same order of rotational symmetry as a rectangle?

<p>rhombus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of triangle will always have exactly 1-fold reflectional symmetry?

<p>isosceles triangle</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which angle of rotation is an angle of rotational symmetry for all figures?

<p>360°</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Regular Polygon Symmetry

  • A regular polygon with a smallest angle of rotation of 18° has 20 sides.
  • A regular polygon with 15 sides has a rotational symmetry angle of 72°.
  • The smallest angle of rotational symmetry for a square is 90°.

Reflectional Symmetry in Triangles

  • An equilateral triangle has 3 lines of reflectional symmetry.
  • A triangle with side lengths of 5, 5, and 5 shows 3 lines of reflectional symmetry, making it an equilateral triangle.
  • An isosceles triangle has exactly 1 line of reflectional symmetry.

Rotational Symmetry

  • A rhombus has an order of rotational symmetry of 2.
  • An equilateral triangle possesses order 3 rotational symmetry.
  • The letter H in "HAPPY" features order 2 rotational symmetry.
  • A rhombus shares the same order of rotational symmetry as a rectangle.

Lines of Symmetry

  • A regular pentagon has multiple lines of symmetry: each bisects a vertex angle and a side, and is perpendicular to a side.
  • A quadrilateral with exactly 2 lines of symmetry, both being angle bisectors, is a rhombus due to its congruent angles.

Reflectional Symmetry in Letters

  • The letter T has a line of reflectional symmetry indicated in Figure C.

General Symmetry Facts

  • An angle of rotational symmetry applicable to all figures is 360°.

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Explore the fascinating world of symmetry with this quiz on regular polygons and triangles. Test your knowledge on rotational and reflectional symmetry, lines of symmetry, and discover key properties of various geometric shapes. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of geometry.

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