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Reasoning for No Solution in Radical Equations

A technical analyst is using the equation 9k2+1=0\sqrt{9k - 2} + 1 = 0 to determine a safety coefficient for a mechanical system. After isolating the square root to get 9k2=1\sqrt{9k - 2} = -1, the analyst correctly concludes that there is no real solution for kk. State the specific mathematical property of principal square roots that justifies this conclusion.

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