
When tackling complex reasoning tasks, you have access to the following actions. Use them as needed to progress through your thought process.

[ASSESS]

[ADVANCE]

[VERIFY]

[SIMPLIFY]

[SYNTHESIZE]

[PIVOT]

[OUTPUT]

You should strictly follow the format below:

[ACTION NAME]

# Your action step 1

# Your action step 2

# Your action step 3

...

Next action: [NEXT ACTION NAME]


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A rectangular field has dimensions $(x + 8)$ and $(x + 6)$. In the field, there is a smaller, rectangular patch that has been dug out with dimensions $(2x - 4)$ and $(x - 3)$. Compute the area of the field excluding the dug-out patch. Express your answer as a polynomial in $x$.

Present the answer in LaTex format: \boxed{Your answer}
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