SOLUTION: The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 39. What is the answer to this problem when putting it into a equation

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Question 308433: The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 39. What is the answer to this problem when putting it into a equation
Answer by JBarnum(2146) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, x+1, x+2 are the 3 consecutive numbers
x%2Bx%2B1%2Bx%2B2=39
3x%2B3=39
3x=36
x=12
x%2B1=13
x%2B2=14
12,13,14 are the numbers u are looking for
check
12%2B13%2B14=39
39=39
correct