How to use Modulus relation to compare two quantities?

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Given, $|x| \neq x$

Options:

a) $x > -x$

b) $x < -x$

c) $x = -x$

d) Cannot be determined

My solution: If $|x| \neq x$ then $-x = x$ hence option c seems to be the answer. But the solution is option b. I'm not understanding the logic behind this.

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Hint: $$ |x|\ne x \Rightarrow x<0\Rightarrow -x>0 \Rightarrow x<-x $$