1. The problem is to evaluate or understand the value of the variable $x$ given as $x = -2$. 2. Here, $x$ is simply assigned the value $-2$. There is no equation to solve or expression to simplify. 3. This means that wherever $x$ appears, it takes the value $-2$. 4. For example, if you want to find $x^2$, substitute $-2$ for $x$: $$x^2 = (-2)^2 = 4$$ 5. Or if you want to find $2x + 3$, substitute $-2$: $$2x + 3 = 2(-2) + 3 = -4 + 3 = -1$$ 6. So, $x = -2$ is a direct assignment and can be used in any expression by substitution.