SOLUTION: If n is an integer and 4 is the remainder when 4n - 1 is divided by 5, then n could be

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Question 198998: If n is an integer and 4 is the remainder when 4n - 1 is divided by 5, then n could be
Answer by RAY100(1637) About Me  (Show Source):
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Let x = Quotient of above
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Then 5x+4 = 4n-1,,,,, that is quotient times divisor is 4 less than dividend,,,hence remainder 4
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5x +5 =4n
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(5x+5) / 4 =n
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itterate x until n = integer
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@ x=7,,,n=10
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check
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( 4*10 -1) / 5 = 39/5 = 7 rem4