Let’s carefully go through the example step by step to understand how 95 becomes a palindrome in 3 steps.
We start with
95.
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Step 1:
Reverse the digits of 95 → that gives us
59
Add: 95 + 59 =
154
(Not a palindrome yet — 154 reversed is 451, not the same.)
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Step 2:
Reverse the digits of 154 → that gives us
451
Add: 154 + 451 =
605
(Still not a palindrome — 605 reversed is 506, not the same.)
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Step 3:
Reverse the digits of 605 → that gives us
506
Add: 605 + 506 =
1111
✔ 1111 reads the same forwards and backwards → it’s a palindrome!
So, we took
3 steps to turn 95 into a palindrome.
That’s why the image says: “95 is a 3-step palindrome.”
Also note: The text says other numbers can take 3, 4, 5, or 6 steps — meaning some numbers need more reversals and additions before they become palindromes.
But for this problem, we’re just confirming how 95 works — and we’ve verified each addition:
- 95 + 59 = 154 ✔️
- 154 + 451 = 605 ✔️
- 605 + 506 = 1111 ✔️
All correct.
Final Answer:
95 is a 3-step palindrome because after reversing and adding three times, we get 1111, which is a palindrome.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of palindrome worksheet.
