OAU Post-UTME Mathematics 2014 Question 10

Question 10

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

If x is a real number and x + 11 < 0, evaluate |x|/x

  1. A.0
  2. B.−1
  3. C.1
  4. D.2
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (−1)

Explanation

x < −11, so x is negative and |x| = −x. |x|/x = −x/x = −1.