An even number?
2n
An odd number?
2n + 1
Three consecutive numbers?
n, n + 1, n +2
Three consecutive even numbers?
2n, 2n + 2, 2n + 4
Three consecutive odd numbers?
2n + 1, 2n + 3, 2n + 5
Any two even numbers?
2n, 2m
Any two odd numbers?
2n + 1, 2m + 1