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Identifying Algebraic Properties in Technical Analysis

A laboratory technician uses the equation 5x=275x = -27 to determine the average measurement error across 5 calibration trials that resulted in a total offset of -27 units. To isolate the variable xx, what is the name of the specific algebraic property that must be applied, and what is the resulting fraction for the value of xx?

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