Write both equations in standard form
Use substitution or elimination
If using substitution, solve one equation for one variable
Substitute that expression into the other equation
Solve for the first variable
Substitute that value back into either original equation
Solve for the second variable
Check both values in both equations
If using elimination, align like terms
Add or subtract the equations to eliminate one variable
Solve for the remaining variable
Substitute back to find the other variable
Check both values in both equations