Question 1016538
If x = -1, then *[tex \large \sqrt{(-1)^2} = \sqrt{1} = 1 = -1(-1)]


If x = -2, then *[tex \large \sqrt{(-2)^2} = \sqrt{4} = 2 = -(-2)]


This holds for all negative x, as *[tex \large \sqrt{x^2} = |x|].