Question

what is the correct answer to a+ny=n, solving for n?

Answer 1

a+ny = n
a = n-ny
a = (1-y)n
a/(1-y) = n
n = a/(1-y)

Answer 2

a + ny = n Subtract ny from both sides a = n - ny Factor out the n a = n (1 - y) Divide both sides by (1 - y) a / (1 - y) = n