Question

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

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

Answer 1

A is the correct answer

Answer 2

y < -|x|

replace the letters with the given numbers:

(1,-2) -2<-|1| this is true

(1,-1) -1 <-|1| this is false

(1,0) 0 < -|1| this I false

The answer is (1,-2)