If y/x = -1, then y + x =

Question

If  \frac{y}{x}=-1 , then  y+x=

(A) -2

(B) -1

(C) 0

(D) 1

(E) 2

GMATinsight · Answer

\frac{y}{x}=-1

ie.. y = -x
i.e. y+x = 0

Answer: Option C

v12345 · Answer

y/x = -1
=> y = -x
y + x = -x + x = 0

Hence, OA is (C).

sood1596 · Answer

Multiplying x on both sides 
We get
Y = -x

Y+x =0

Answer C

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Varunsawhney8 · Answer

Given That Y/X=-1

Hence, Y=-X

So, Y+X=0

ScottTargetTestPrep · Answer

Solution:

Solving for y in terms of x in the first equation, we have:

y = -x

Substituting -x for y in y + x, we have:

-x + x = 0

Answer: C

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