Which of the following should be done to both sides of the equation x - 3.41 = -19 to solve the value of x?

Subtract 19

Subtract 3.41

Add 3.41

Add 19

1 answer

To solve the equation \( x - 3.41 = -19 \) for \( x \), you want to isolate \( x \). You can do this by adding \( 3.41 \) to both sides of the equation.

So, the correct operation to perform on both sides is:

Add 3.41.

This will give you:

\[ x - 3.41 + 3.41 = -19 + 3.41 \]

which simplifies to:

\[ x = -15.59 \].