Which two factors of -48 sum to 2

Three numbers x, y, and z are in the ratio 2: 7: 8. if 12 is subtracted from y, then three numbers form a geometric sequence (in the order x, y–12, z). find x, y, and z. there are 2 sets.

X+y=-4 x-y=2 use elimination with adding and subtraction

Ireally need subtract and simplify.(-y^2 – 4y - 8) – (-4y^2 – 6y + 3)show your work, ! i will mark you brainliest but you have to show your work.