In order to simplify and solve this problem, one must keep the following points in mind: the square root function () is a way of requesting one to find what number times itself equals the number underneath the radical sign. One must also remember the function of taking the square root of a negative number. Remember the following property: (). Simplify the given equation. Factor each of the terms and rewrite the equation. Use the square root property to simplify the radicals and perform operations between them.