
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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Liam is working on the quadratic equation $15x^2 - 30x - 60 = 0$. Using the method of completing the square, he transforms this equation into the form $$(x+p)^2 = q,$$ where $p$ and $q$ are constants. Determine $p+q$.

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