The sum of 3 consecutive odd numbers is 6 more than 3
times the smallest number. Which equation correctly
identifies x as the smallest number?
A.
x + (x + 1) + (x + 3) = 3x + 6
B.
x + (x + 2) + (x + 3) = 3(x + 6)
C.
x + (x + 2) + (x + 4) = 3x + 6
D.
3x + 12 = 3(x + 6)
E.
6x = 12 + 2x