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Any non-zero real numbers \(x, y\) such that \(y ≠ 3\) and \(\frac{x}{y}<\frac{x+3}{y-3}\), will satisfy the condition

Updated On: Jan 13, 2026
  • \(\frac{x}{y}<\frac{y}{x}\)
  • If \(y >10\) , then \(− x > y\)
  • If \(x < 0\) , then \(− x < y\)
  • If \(y < 0\) , then \(− x < y\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Given:
\(\frac{x}{y} < \frac{x+3}{y-3}\)

The inequality is equivalent to:

\[ \frac{x}{y} - \frac{x+3}{y-3} < 0 \]

Combining the fractions yields:

\[ \Rightarrow \frac{x(y-3) - y(x+3)}{y(y-3)} < 0 \]

Expanding the numerator gives:

\[ \Rightarrow \frac{xy - 3x - xy - 3y}{y(y - 3)} < 0 \] \[ \Rightarrow \frac{-3(x + y)}{y(y - 3)} < 0 \]

Multiplying both sides by -1 reverses the inequality sign:

\[ \Rightarrow \frac{3(x + y)}{y(y - 3)} > 0 \]

For the inequality \( \frac{3(x + y)}{y(y - 3)} > 0 \) to hold, we analyze the signs of the numerator and denominator.

If \( y < 0 \), then \( y(y - 3) > 0 \) (product of two negatives). Therefore, for the inequality to be true, the numerator must be positive:

\[ x + y > 0 \]

This implies:

\[ x > -y \]

Considering the relationship between absolute values, we derive:

\[ |x| > |y| \]

Consequently, the final conclusion is:

\[ -x < y \]

Conclusion: Thus, option (D) is correct: "If \( y < 0 \), then \( -x < y \)."

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