Step 1 :Observe the pattern in the given sequence of computations. The left side of each equation is the sum of the first n even numbers, and the right side of the equation is n times the next number.
Step 2 :Following this pattern, the next line should be the sum of the first 4 even numbers equals 4 times the next number, which is 5.
Step 3 :Calculate the sum of the first 4 even numbers: 2 + 4 + 6 + 8 = 20.
Step 4 :Calculate 4 times the next number: 4 * 5 = 20.
Step 5 :Confirm that the sum of the first 4 even numbers is equal to 4 times the next number.
Step 6 :Thus, the next equation in the sequence is \(2 + 4 + 6 + 8 = 4 \times 5\).
Step 7 :Final Answer: \(\boxed{2 + 4 + 6 + 8 = 4 \times 5}\)