
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 diagram with points $Q(0, 12)$, $A(3, 12)$, and $C(0, p-3)$ on a Cartesian plane where $B(15, 0)$. Determine an expression for the area of $\triangle QAC$. Ensure your answer is simplified as much as possible.

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