SOLUTION: Josie says that s=n/n+1 and s/1-s=n are two ways to write the same formula. do you agree or disagree with Josie? Explain

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Question 402481: Josie says that s=n/n+1 and s/1-s=n are two ways to write the same formula. do you agree or disagree with Josie? Explain
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
s=n/n+1 and s/(1-s)=n are two ways to write the same formula. do you agree or disagree
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s = n/(n+1)
Solve for "n"
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s(n+1) = n
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sn+s = n
sn-n = -s
n(s-1)=-s
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n = s/(1-s)
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I agree
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Cheers,
Stan H.