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6x-\left(5x-2\right)=24
Multiply both sides of the equation by 2.
6x-5x-\left(-2\right)=24
To find the opposite of 5x-2, find the opposite of each term.
6x-5x+2=24
The opposite of -2 is 2.
x+2=24
Combine 6x and -5x to get x.
x=24-2
Subtract 2 from both sides.
x=22
Subtract 2 from 24 to get 22.