
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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In $\triangle ABC$, side $a = 2$, side $b = 2$, and side $c > 4$. Let $x$ be the largest number such that the magnitude, in degrees, of the angle opposite side $c$ exceeds $x$. Determine $x$.
A) $170^\circ$
B) $175^\circ$
C) $179^\circ$
D) $180^\circ$

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