
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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A can is shaped like a right circular cylinder. The circumference of the base of the can is 18 inches, and the height of the can is 8 inches. A spiral strip is painted on the can such that it winds around the can exactly twice before it reaches from the bottom of the can to the top, aligning directly above its starting point. Determine the length in inches of the stripe.

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