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Analyzing Diagnostic Inconsistencies in Engineering Formulas

A quality control technician is using a radical equation to determine the stress threshold for a new component. After isolating the square root on one side of the equation, the technician reaches the following step:

s25=4.5\sqrt{s - 25} = -4.5

Based on the fundamental definition of the principal square root, explain why the technician should stop at this step and conclude that the equation has no real-number solution. In your response, clearly state the mathematical property regarding the output of a square root that dictates this result.

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