
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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The letter L is formed by placing two $3\:\text{inch}\!\times\!4\:\text{inch}$ rectangles next to each other such that one is vertical and the other is horizontal in the form of an L, as shown. Calculate the perimeter of this L-shape, in inches.

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