Is there a way that I can start an enumerate numbering at, say 17, then have the succeeding item numbers automatically add 2 to the preceding one? Say, I want to typeset the answers to the odd-numbered exercises starting from 17, I want my list to show
17. answer 17
19. answer 19
21. answer 21
23. answer 23
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I know that this can be done manually but after a while, typing the item numbers manually can become bothersome.
Edit I put the list in the code environment to prevent automatic renumbering.