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An equilateral triangle has six lines of symmetry.

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An equilateral triangle has six lines of symmetry.

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  • True

  • False

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True or False
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Solution

This statement is False.

Explanation:

Since, in an equilateral triangle, there are three lines of symmetry along the three medians of the triangle.

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Chapter 12: Practical Geometry Symmetry and Visualising Solid Shapes - Exercise [Page 372]

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NCERT Exemplar Mathematics [English] Class 7
Chapter 12 Practical Geometry Symmetry and Visualising Solid Shapes
Exercise | Q 67. | Page 372

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