#5 East West Vulnerable
South   West    North  East
 Pass      Pass     Pass      1♠
  DBL        2♠       Pass      ??
 
East
♠ A K 10 9 4 2
♥ Q 9 8
♦ A Q 2
♣ 10
 
As East, when a six-card suit is supported, add the following points:

• if you are balanced 6-3-2-2, then give yourself 1 extra point;
• if you are 6-3-3-1, give yourself 2 extra points; and
• if you are 6-4-2-1, add 3 extra points.

These extra points are in addition to the two length points you are already counting. However, keep in mind that the value of your red-suit queens have diminished somewhat because of South’s TOX.  

15 HCP + 2 Length Point + 2 Shape Points -2 points for the red-suit Qs = 17 points.

East bid 3♠ to invite partner to game. 
 
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