
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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Given that function f(x) is a increasing function defined on (0, +∞), for any real numbers x and y, there is f($$\frac {x}{y}$$) = f(x) - f(y) + 1, and f(2) = 2.

1. Find the value of f(8).
2. Find the solution set for f(x) + f(x - 2) < 5.

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