Infinite limit of absolute value

[tsumi]

Homework Statement

i just want to know one value that i can't find anywhere, and would love some help

Homework Equations

<br /> \lim_{x\rightarrow\ -\infty}|x|}

The Attempt at a Solution

thanks

 

[Mark44]

If you look at the graph of y = |x|, the limit is pretty obvious.

 

[HallsofIvy]

As x goes to -infinity, it must be negative! For negative x, |x|= -x. What is the limit \lim_{x\rightarrow -\infty} -x?