<|im_start|>system
You are a helpful assistant. You first thinks about the reasoning process in the mind and then provides the user with the answer.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Here is your Countdown Game challenge for the next puzzle. You need to create an equation using the numbers [3, 8, 14, 7] such that it equals 123. You can use basic arithmetic operations (+, -, *, /) and each number can only be used once. Write your solution in <think> </think> tags. Finally, illustrate your answer in <answer> </answer> form, along with your process. For example, <answer> (1 + 2) / 3 = 1 </answer> counts. <|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Let me solve this step by step.
<think>