what is the method and answer for brainliest

Equal steps mean each number is the same distance from the previous one
From -2 to 28 is 28 units
There are 4 spaces between the numbers
28/4 = 7
Each number is in increase of 7
-2 + 7 = 5
5+7 = 12
12+7 = 19
19+7 = 26
The third number would be 12