find the consecutive odd integers such that 3 times the last, decreased by twice second is 57. find the numbers?

what is the variable and equation?

let the consecutive odd numbers equal x, x + 2, and x + 4 because consecutive odd numbers are 2 away from one another.
 
 
from the statement of the problem,
 
3(x + 4) - 2(x + 2) = 57
 
 
solve for x:
 
3x + 12 - 2x - 4 = 57
 
x + 8 = 57
 
x = 49
 
 
the consecutive odd numbers are 49, 51, and 53.
 
 
check: 3(53) - 2(51) = 159 - 102 = 57