Question

Examine the polygon in the figure shown. Identify a line of symmetry that will flip the figure onto itself. (1 point) Responses y=3 y equals 3 x=3 x equals 3 y-axis y -axis x-axis

Answer 1

To identify a line of symmetry that will flip the polygon onto itself, we need to understand the shape and arrangement of the polygon, which isn't provided in the question. However, I can guide you on how to approach this.

1. **Vertical Symmetry**: If the polygon is symmetrical around a vertical line, you would look for lines like the y-axis or x = some constant value.

2. **Horizontal Symmetry**: If the polygon is symmetrical horizontally, then a line like y = some constant value would be a line of symmetry.

3. **Axes of Symmetry**: You could also have symmetry along the x-axis or y-axis.

To determine the correct line of symmetry:
- If the polygon looks identical when flipped over the line y = 3, then this is a line of symmetry.
- If it looks identical when flipped over x = 3, then this would be the line.
- If it looks identical when flipped over the y-axis, then that is the line of symmetry.
- The same applies for the x-axis if the shape would match when reflected over that line.

Without seeing the specific figure, I can't definitively say which option is correct, but refer to the above methods depending on the geometry of your polygon. If it appears symmetrical over one of the given lines, that would be the correct response.