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Can we not consider (x+1)=y/y ; so x=-1 ?

xy+y=y

y(x+1) = y

what if y = 0 , we cant devide 0/0 can we??

thats why unless it is mentioned or implied that y is not = 0 we cant follow your way.
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Is x>0 ?
1) xy+y=y
2) xy+x=x

IMO E
1) xy=0 does not suffice since x can be any sign with y=0 or x=0
2) same as 1

together no new info is provided
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