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6-\left(x-5\right)=15
Multiply both sides of the equation by 3.
6-x-\left(-5\right)=15
To find the opposite of x-5, find the opposite of each term.
6-x+5=15
The opposite of -5 is 5.
11-x=15
Add 6 and 5 to get 11.
-x=15-11
Subtract 11 from both sides.
-x=4
Subtract 11 from 15 to get 4.
x=-4
Multiply both sides by -1.