Originally Posted by
mohairsam44
i see, what i mean is that my chain ring does NOT form a straight line with the cog on my rear wheel. This is my first attempt at assembling a bicycle so i realize what an ignorant idiot i am, i'm just still not quite sure how to solve this problem
You've already been asked / told / responded to several times
-How far off is it now?
-If your within 2-3 mm (~0.1"), that's probably sufficient.
I suggest you do some research at Sheldon Brown and other relevant sites. A better understanding of what you're trying to accomplish would be useful.