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algebra

Which point is in the solution set of y>x2y > |x| - 2?

A

(0,0)(0, 0)

B

(2,0)(2, 0)

C

(3,0)(3, 0)

D

(0,3)(0, -3)

Correct Answer: A

Choice A is the correct answer. Test points.

  1. Test (0,0): 0>020>20 > |0| - 2 \rightarrow 0 > -2. True.
  2. Test (2,0): 0>220>00 > |2| - 2 \rightarrow 0 > 0. False.
  3. Test (3,0): 0>320>10 > |3| - 2 \rightarrow 0 > 1. False.
  4. Test (0,-3): 3>023>2-3 > |0| - 2 \rightarrow -3 > -2. False.

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Choice B is incorrect (boundary).Choice C is incorrect.Choice D is incorrect.