<|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
Using the numbers [12, 17, 890, 876], create an equation that equals 2023. You can use basic arithmetic operations (+, -, *, /) and each number can only be used once. Show your work in <think> </think> tags. And return the final equation and answer in the same format, please. Example response: <answer>17 * (890 - 876) = 2023</answer>, which is incorrect. Show your work for full credit.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Let me solve this step by step.
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