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State the number of lines of symmetry for an isosceles triangle figure.

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There is only 1 line of symmetry in an isosceles triangle.

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Chapter 14: Symmetry - Exercise 14.1 [Page 270]

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NCERT Mathematics [English] Class 7
Chapter 14 Symmetry
Exercise 14.1 | Q 7.02 | Page 270

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