1. **State the problem:** Evaluate the function $f(x) = x^2 + 2x - 3$ at $x = -2$.
2. **Write the formula:** The function is given by
$$f(x) = x^2 + 2x - 3$$
3. **Substitute the value:** Replace $x$ with $-2$:
$$f(-2) = (-2)^2 + 2(-2) - 3$$
4. **Calculate each term:**
- $(-2)^2 = 4$
- $2(-2) = -4$
5. **Simplify:**
$$f(-2) = 4 - 4 - 3 = -3$$
6. **Final answer:**
$$\boxed{-3}$$
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