Question

Which of the following points is a solution of the inequality y < -|x|?

(1, -2)
(1, -1)
(1, 0)

Answer 1

(1, -2)

Explanation:

1 < -|-2|

1 < |2|

because its absolute x can be -2 or +2. Both are greater than 1 so absolute 2 gets eaten.