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The sum of two numbers is 38.when 8 is added to twice one of the numbers,the result is 5 times the other number.Find the two numbers

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Let the number be a and 38-a

2a+8=5(38-a)

The sum of two numbers is 38. When 8 is added to twice one of the number the result is 5 times the other number .find the two numbers

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