Dragonbox algebra uses the normal algebra notation for the later stages, so it could be you just need to persist. For example initially the unknown variable is

Dragonbox algebra uses the normal algebra notation for the later stages, so it could be you just need to persist. For example initially the unknown variable is the namesake cute dragon in a box, but it later becomes "x", the bubbles become brackets, the green whirlpool becomes 0, the cute animals become other variables etc.