To solve the equation \( \log_2 x = 1 \), we can rewrite it in exponential form.
The equation \( \log_2 x = 1 \) means that \( x \) is equal to \( 2 \) raised to the power of \( 1 \):
\[ x = 2^1 \]
Thus,
\[ x = 2 \]
So, the value of \( x \) is \( \mathbf{2} \).