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How many lines of symmetry does a regular heptagon have? Explain your answer

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Answer:

7

Explanation:

Regular polygons have the same number of lines of symmetry as they do sides.

Polygons with an even number of sides have a line of symmetry for each pair of opposite vertices, as well as a line of symmetry through midpoints of opposite sides.

Polygons with an odd number of sides have a line of symmetry for each vertex, passing through the midpoint of the opposite side.

A heptagon has 7 vertices, and therefore has 7 lines of symmetry.

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