
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:

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Next action: [NEXT ACTION NAME]


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Given that the sequence $\{a_n\}$ is an arithmetic sequence with a non-zero common difference, $a_1=2$, and $a_1$, $a_3$, and $a_{11}$ form a geometric sequence.
1. Find the general formula for the sequence $\{a_n\}$.
2. Let $b_n = a_n - 2^n - \frac {1}{2}$, find the sum of the first $n$ terms $T_n$ for the sequence $\{b_n\}$.

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