Thomas' Calculus 13th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0-32187-896-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-32187-896-0

Chapter 1: Functions - Section 1.2 - Combining Functions; Shifting and Scaling Graphs - Exercises 1.2 - Page 21: 76

Answer

See the figure and steps below.

Work Step by Step

Since $ f(-x)=f(x)$, the function is symmetric around the y-axis. Plot the function for $ x\geq0$ and then flip it around the y-axis to get $ y=\sqrt {|x|}$ as shown in the figure.
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