SOLUTION: Find 3 consecutive odd integers such that the sum of the first and the third equals the sum of the second and 13.

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Question 1079628: Find 3 consecutive odd integers such that the sum of the first and the third equals the sum of the second and 13.
Answer by amfagge92(93) About Me  (Show Source):
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let the numbers be n,n+2,n+4
sum of the first and third
=(n)+(n+4)=(n+2)+13
2n+4=n+15
2n-n=15-4
n=11.
the numbers are:11,13,15