Alonzo and Miguel scored a total of 40 points in the basketball game. Miguel scored four more points than twice Alonzo's score. How many points did miguel have?

Question

I need to see how to work out the problem setting up the equations

Answer 1

a + 2a + 4 = 40

3a + 4 - 4 = 40 - 4

3a/3 = 36/3

a= 12

2(12) + 4 or 40 - 12 = your answer