SOLUTION: The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 39. Translate?

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Question 128213: The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 39. Translate?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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x+x+2+x+4=39
3x+6=39
3x=39-6
3x=33
x=33/3
x=11 answer for the smallest odd number.
x+2=13 for the middle odd number.
x+4=15 is the largest odd number.
PROOF:
11+13+15=39
39=39