Reflection Symmetry

A 2-D shape has reflection symmetry about a line if an identical-looking object in the same position is produced by reflection in that line. Example:

Reflection Symmetry

In the shape ABCDEF, the mirror line runs through B and E. The part shape BCDE is a reflection of BAFE. Point A reflects onto C and F onto D. The mirror line is the perpendicular bisector of AC and of FD.

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