Lee scored 25 points in yesterday's game. That was 3 more than twice the number of points Alex scored.

Which equation can be used to find, a, the number of points Alex scored?
• A. 25 + 3 = 2a
◎ B. 25=3+2
O C. 2(25) + 3 = a
O D. 2(25) =3 + a

The equation that can be used to find the number of points Alex scored is D. 2(25) = 3 + a