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The sum of an odd integer and twice its consecutive is equal to 3757.Find the number.Pls write out the equations

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an odd integer (x) and its consecutive (x + 2)

x + 2(x + 2) = 3757
x + 2x + 4 = 3757
3x + 4 = 3757
3x = 3757 - 4
3x = 3753
x = 3753/3
x = 1251

x + 2 = 1251 + 2 = 1253

so ur two odd numbers are : 1251 and 1253
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