
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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Calculate the total number of pieces needed to construct a ten-row triangle using unit rods and connectors. Each row increases the number of rods by three compared to the previous row, starting with three rods in the first row. Connectors are used at every joint where rods meet, forming their own triangular pattern.

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