
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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The function \( f(x) = a^{2x} + 3a^x - 2 \) (where \( a > 0 \) and \( a \neq 1 \)) has a maximum value of 8 on the interval \( x \in [-1,1] \). Determine its minimum value on this interval.

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