SOLUTION: point (x, y) is randomly chosen in the square: -1 < x < 1, -2 < y < 0. What is the probability that the inequality x^2+ y^2< 1 holds true?

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Question 1204821: point (x, y) is randomly chosen in the square: -1 < x < 1, -2 < y < 0. What is the probability that the inequality x^2+ y^2< 1 holds true?
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