 Solution (source code)

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= Solution

The homogeneous part of the <continuity equation> gives $\dot{\bar n}+3H\bar n=0$. At first order,
$$
\dot{\delta n}+3H\delta n+\frac{\bar n}{a}\nabla\cdot\delta\mathbf v=0.
$$
For the <density contrast> $\delta=\delta n/\bar n$, the background equation cancels the expansion terms, leaving
$$
\boxed{\dot\delta+\frac1a\nabla\cdot\delta\mathbf v=0}.
$$

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