Question

which figure appears to have exactly one line of symmetry?
figure p
figure q
figure r
figure s
a. figure p
b. figure r
c. figure q
d. figure s

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze figure P

Figure P is a rhombus, which has 2 lines of symmetry (diagonals).

Step2: Analyze figure Q

Figure Q is an irregular pentagon (or kite-like shape) with only 1 vertical line of symmetry.

Step3: Analyze figure R

Figure R is a rectangle, which has 2 lines of symmetry (vertical and horizontal midlines).

Step4: Analyze figure S

Figure S is a parallelogram, which has no lines of symmetry.

Step5: Conclusion

Only figure Q has exactly one line of symmetry.

Answer:

C. figure Q