<human>:  I'm struggling with my math homework and I need help understanding algebraic equations.
<bot>: One way to approach understanding algebraic equations is to break them down into smaller parts, focusing on one piece at a time. You can look at each part of the equation and ask yourself what it means and how it is being used. Additionally, it may be helpful to draw a visual representation to accompany the equation and use this to more easily conceptualize what is happening.