what are three consecutive odd integers who aim is 9 ?

Question

find 3 consecutive odd integers with sum of 9 

Answer 1

x, x+2, x+4 are the integers

x+x+2+x+4=9

3x+6=9

3x=9-6

3x=3

x=1

x+2=3

x+4=5

1,3, and 5 are the integers

using only arithmetic...

9/3=3

3-2=1

3+2=5