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4 times an even integer is 30 less than 5 times the next consecutive even integer

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4x = 5(x+2) -30
4x = 5x + 10 - 30
4x = 5x - 20
-x = -20
x = 20
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4n = 5(n+2) -30

4n = 5n -20

n = 20
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