
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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Write the equation of the line based on the given conditions:  
(1) Passes through point A(8, -2) with a slope of $- \frac {1}{2}$.  
(2) Passes through points P<sub>1</sub>(3, -2) and P<sub>2</sub>(5, -4).

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