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 score?

Question

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Answer 1

A+M=40

M=2A+4

M=40-A

40-A=2A+4

36=3A

A=12

M=28