
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 cowboy is initially 6 miles south and 2 miles west of a stream that flows due northeast. His cabin is located 12 miles east and 9 miles south of his initial position. He wants to water his horse at the stream and then return to his cabin. What is the shortest distance he can travel to accomplish this?
A) $\sqrt{289} + 8$
B) $16 + \sqrt{185}$
C) $8 + \sqrt{545}$
D) $12 + \sqrt{400}$
E) $10 + \sqrt{365}$

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