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An HVAC technician uses the formula sqrt(x + 2) = x to calculate the equilibrium pressure in a system. After calculating potential values, the technician finds that x = -1 results in a false statement (1 = -1) when substituted back into the formula. In algebra, x = -1 is referred to as an '____' solution.

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