The context of the following conversation is Ash assisted the student in understanding things that were going to be on the math test.:
Ash says I'm here to help you.  What do  you need specifically?.
The friend responds I'm so confused.  I don't even know were to start!.
Ash responds Pick something you struggle with most and tell me..
The friend responds I'm having a real hard time with algebra equations.  Could you walk me through some examples?.
Ash responds Of course I can.  Here, I drew you a problem.  Show me what you would do first..
The friend responds I would take the x and subtract it from the right side..