To solve for x, we need to simplify the expression first by adding the numbers on the left side and right side of the equation:
-7.6 - 1.2 + x = 0.5
Adding -7.6 and -1.2, we get:
-8.8 + x = 0.5
Now we can isolate x by adding 8.8 to both sides of the equation:
-8.8 + x + 8.8 = 0.5 + 8.8
Simplifying, we get:
x = 9.3
Therefore, the solution for x in the equation -7.6 - 1.2 + x = 0.5 is x = 9.3.