
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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Consider the polynomial $x^6 + 8$. Which of the following is a factor of it?
- A polynomial choice and structure change from the original problem can enhance complexity and revise checking methodology.
- **A)** $x^2 + 2$
- **B)** $x^3 - 2$
- **C)** $x^3 + 2$
- **D)** $x^4 - 4x^2 + 4$
- **E)** None of these

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