When solving a mathematical problem, we regard a formula as a whole and replace it with a variable, thus simplifying the problem. This is called substitution. The essence of substitution is transformation, the key is to construct elements and set elements, and the theoretical basis is equivalent substitution. The purpose is to change the research object, move the problem to the knowledge background of the new object, standardize non-standard problems, simplify complex problems and become easy to deal with.

Substitution method is also called auxiliary element method and variable substitution method. By introducing new variables, scattered conditions can be linked, implicit conditions can be revealed, or conditions can be linked with conclusions. Or turn it into a familiar form to simplify complicated calculation and derivation.