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ZIMSEC O-Level Mathematics

8.6Symmetry

Symmetry in ZIMSEC O-Level Mathematics: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 8.6.1Identify lines of symmetry and the order of rotational symmetry of plane shapes.
  2. 8.6.2Relate the properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, regular polygons and circles to their symmetry.

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Symmetry: sample question

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A regular polygon has 1212 lines of symmetry. What is its order of rotational symmetry?

Only if the answer has a unit, e.g. cm or km/h.

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