solving equations and formulas: a(y+1)=b for y

Question

Solving for y.. solving equations and formulas

Answer 1

a(y+1) = b

Divide to each side by a

a/a(y+1) = b/a

y+1 = b/a

Subtract 1 from each side.

y+1-1 = (b/a)-1

y = (b-a)/a.