
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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Given points $A(-2, 0)$ and $B(0, 2)$, $k$ is a constant, and $M$, $N$ are two distinct points on the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} + kx = 0$. $P$ is a moving point on the circle ${x^2} + {y^2} + kx = 0$. If $M$ and $N$ are symmetric about the line $x - y - 1 = 0$, find the maximum area of $\triangle PAB$.

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