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2x+1-2x-\left(-5\right)>x-1
To find the opposite of 2x-5, find the opposite of each term.
2x+1-2x+5>x-1
The opposite of -5 is 5.
1+5>x-1
Combine 2x and -2x to get 0.
6>x-1
Add 1 and 5 to get 6.
x-1<6
Swap sides so that all variable terms are on the left hand side. This changes the sign direction.
x<6+1
Add 1 to both sides.
x<7
Add 6 and 1 to get 7.