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0580/31 May/Jun 2025, Question 5: Lines of Symmetry

Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics 0580 · Paper 31 (Core) · Calculator · 3 marks

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The question, in short

For a jigsaw-puzzle piece shown with tabs on left and right and notches on top and bottom, state its rotational symmetry order and draw every line of symmetry.

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Part (a) · 1 mark

State the order of rotational symmetry of the jigsaw-puzzle piece.

  1. 1The shape looks the same after a half turn (180°)
  2. 2Order 2

Answer2

Part (b) · 2 marks

Draw all lines of symmetry on the jigsaw-puzzle piece.

  1. 1Draw the vertical line through the centre of the top and bottom notches
  2. 2Draw the horizontal line through the centre of the left and right tabs

AnswerTwo correct lines (the vertical line and the horizontal line through the centre)

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