If x = - y and y > 0, which of the following is wrong?

Given that x = - y and y > 0

Let us verify all the options by substituting the value of x.


Option A: x2y > 0


( - y)2 (y) > 0


y2(y) > 0


y3 > 0


Since y > 0, y3 >0 satisfies.


Option B: x + y = 0


( - y) + y = 0


0 = 0


LHS = RHS


Hence satisfies.


Option C: xy < 0


( - y)(y) < 0


- y2 < 0


Hence satisfies.


Option D:




Since y > 0, also 1/y > 0 but - 2/y <0


Hence, it is not satisfied.

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