Stop trying to imagine algebra in your head. These interactive websites let you see it, touch it, and play with it.

1. Desmos: The undisputed king. Its interactive graphing and sliders make functions come alive.

2. GeoGebra: An incredibly powerful suite of tools that beautifully merges geometry, algebra, and calculus.

3. Math is Fun: Don't let the simple design fool you. It has amazing, simple, and effective interactive visuals for core concepts.

4. PhET Interactive Simulations (from CU Boulder): These are like mini video games that teach concepts like the 'balance scale' for equations.

5. Visuwords: While for English, it's a great example of visualizing connections - a key skill for seeing algebraic systems.

These websites are built on the principle that the brain learns best through interaction and exploration.

They allow you to ask 'What if I change this?' and see the result instantly.

This builds a deep, intuitive understanding that a static textbook never can.

Don't just read about algebra. Go to these sites and actually *play* with it.