to find the value of x we need to use the INVERSE OPERATION of addition which is subtraction. Then we will check our work. lets do it:-
x + 19 = 13
x = ?
13 - 19 = x
13 - 19 = -6
x = - 6
CHECK OUR WORK:-
x + 19 = 13
x = -6
-6 + 19 = 13
We were RIGHT!!
So, x = -6
Hope I helped ya!! xD