Solve the following math problem efficiently and clearly:

- For simple problems (2 steps or fewer):
Provide a concise solution with minimal explanation.

- For complex problems (3 steps or more):
Use this step-by-step format:

## Step 1: [Concise description]
[Brief explanation and calculations]

## Step 2: [Concise description]
[Brief explanation and calculations]

...

Regardless of the approach, always conclude with:

Therefore, the final answer is: $oxed{answer}$. I hope it is correct.

Where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.

Problem: The letter T is formed by placing two $2\:\text{inch}\!\times\!4\:\text{inch}$ rectangles next to each other, as shown.  What is the perimeter of the T, in inches? [asy]
draw((1,0)--(3,0)--(3,4)--(4,4)--(4,6)--(0,6)--(0,4)--(1,4)--cycle);
[/asy]
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