Question

38 multiple choice 2 points which type of symmetry, horizontal and/or vertical reflection symmetry, does the number 8 demonstrate?

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the definition of vertical reflection symmetry

A figure has vertical reflection symmetry if it looks the same when reflected over a vertical line.

Step2: Recall the definition of horizontal reflection symmetry

A figure has horizontal reflection symmetry if it looks the same when reflected over a horizontal line.

Step3: Analyze the number 8

When we reflect the number 8 over a vertical line (the line \(x = a\) for some \(a\)), the left - hand side of the number 8 maps to the right - hand side. When we reflect the number 8 over a horizontal line (the line \(y = b\) for some \(b\)), the upper - half of the number 8 maps to the lower - half.

Answer:

The number 8 demonstrates both horizontal and vertical reflection symmetry.