This series will be a dive into the fundamentals of algebra, where they come from and why we should care. This is NOT a typical class, and should not be considered a replacement for an actual course in Algebra I! While we will cover some of the main topics and learn how to deal with them, this series will focus more on the WHY rather than the HOW. As such, this will be a more interactive series where you are expected to have some knowledge of Algebra I. We may solve problems, but we will dedicate more time to discussing and debating the methods we use and why we use them in the first place. So while previous knowledge is not required, it will make following along much easier. The complete series will cover more than just Algebra I, and the plan is to work all the way up to Calculus! But we will take quite some time to get there, so let's start simple.