Cumulative distribution of $Y=\max(0,-X)$

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Let $X$ be a random variable having continuous cumulative distribution function $F(x)$. What is the cumulative distribution function of $Y = \max(0, -X)$?

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$$ F_Y(y) = \mathbb{P}[Y \le y] = \mathbb{P}[\max\{0,-X\} \le y] $$

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