Symmetry in Regular Polygons
Investigate the special relationship between the number of sides of a regular polygon and its number of lines of symmetry.
About This Topic
Investigate the special relationship between the number of sides of a regular polygon and its number of lines of symmetry.
Key Questions
- Explain the pattern connecting the number of sides and lines of symmetry in regular polygons.
- Analyse a regular hexagon to find all its lines of symmetry.
- Compare the symmetries of a square and a regular pentagon.
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