Explanation

0.5x + 5 = x - 0.75

Solving for x:

1. Move 0.5x to the right side:
   5 = x - 0.75 - 0.5x
2. Simplify:
   5 + 0.75 = x - 0.5x
   5.75 = 0.5x
3. Divide by 0.5:
   x = 11.5