axial symmetry / symmetry about an axis

Chinese equivalent: 轴对称

axial symmetry / symmetry about an axis The property where a figure coincides with itself after being folded along a line (axis of symmetry).

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axial symmetry / symmetry about an axis The property where a figure coincides with itself after being folded along a line (axis of symmetry).

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Symmetry of Functions

Symmetry of Functions 1. Concept Symmetry describes the mirroring or rotational relationship of a function's graph. Axial Symmetry (Reflection): The graph is symmetric about a vertical line x = a. (e.g., Even functions correspond to the axis x = 0 ). Central Symmetry (Rotation): …

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