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Which of the following inequalities represents the entire solution set for x if |x| > x?

A. x ≥ 0
B. x > 0
C. x ≤ 0
D. x < 0
E. x < −1


If x is positive or zero, then |x| = x and vice versa. Since here |x| is greater than x, x must be less than zero.

Answer: D
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We need to find the entire solution set for x if |x| > x

As we have |x| in the equation so we will have two cases

As we have |x| in the equation so we will have two cases
-Case 1: x ≥ 0
=> |x| = x
=> x > x
=> But this is FALSE for all value of x



=> NO SOLUTION
-Case 2: x < 0
=> |x| = -x
=> -x > x
=> 2x < 0
=> x < 0

And the condition was x < 0
=> x < 0 is a SOLUTION


So, Answer will be D
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