
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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At the cafeteria, Daniel is trying to pick a meal which includes one main course, one side, and one drink. The options available are listed below:

\begin{tabular}{ |c | c | c | }
\hline \textbf{Main Courses} & \textbf{Sides} & \textbf{Drinks} \\ \hline
Burger & Fries & Soda \\ \hline
Tacos & Onion Rings & Lemonade \\ \hline
Pizza & Salad \\ \hline
Vegetarian Plate &  \\ \hline
\end{tabular}

However, if he chooses Pizza as the main course, Lemonade is not available as a drink choice. How many distinct possible meals can Daniel order?

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