When using the substitution method to solve a nonlinear system of equations you should first see if you can one variable in one of the equations in the system.?

When using the substitution method to solve a nonlinear system of equations, the first step is to isolate one variable in one of the equations, if possible. This allows you to express that variable in terms of the other variable. You can then substitute this expression into the other equation, transforming the system into a single equation with one variable, which can be solved more easily. Once you find the value of one variable, you can substitute it back to find the other variable.