
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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Point \( C(0, p) \) lies on the \( y \)-axis between \( Q(0,16) \) and \( O(0,0) \) as shown. Determine an expression for the area of \( \triangle COD \) where \( D(16, 0) \) also lies on the \( x \)-axis. Simplify your answer as much as possible.

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