The consecutive integers are i, i+1, i+2, i+3.
3 less than sum of the integers
= i + i +1 + i + 2 + i + 3 - 3 = 4i + 3
-7+1/-4+2 is -6/-2 which is 3
-2, -3, -4.
an integer is a number that isn't a fraction. so literally any natural number like 1, 0, or -1. all integers.
If 5 biscuits cost 40p
1 biscuit would cost (40p divided by 5) 8p
8p multiplied by 3 (to get 3 biscuits) would cost 24p
3 biscuits cost 24p