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The value of x+y/y is an integer when y=4. which of the following is a possible value of x?​

A) -16
B) 2
C) 9
D) 15
E) 26

User AndreyT
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Assuming that you mean


(x+y)/(y)

if we let
y=4, the expression becomes


(x+4)/(4)

This is an integer if and only if x+4 is a multiple of 4, which in turn happens if and only if x is itself a multiple of 4.

So, the only good options are the multiple of 4, in your case -16.

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