1. **Stating the problem:** Calculate the value of $A$ given the expression $A = 4 \times -5$ and $x = -3$. 2. **Understanding the expression:** The expression $A = 4 \times -5$ means multiply 4 by -5. 3. **Performing the multiplication:** $$A = 4 \times -5 = -20$$ 4. **Note about $x = -3$:** The value of $x$ is given but it is not used in the expression for $A$, so it does not affect the calculation. **Final answer:** $$A = -20$$