Nikhil and Mae work at the same company. Nikhil has been at the company 5 times as long as Mae. Nikhil's time at the company is 8 more than 3 times Mae's time. The following system of equations models the scenario:

x = 5y
x = 8 + 3y

How many years has each person been employed by the company?

Nikhil has been with the company for 15 years, while Mae has been there for 3 years.
Nikhil has been with the company for 20 years, while Mae has been there for 4 years.
Nikhil has been with the company for 25 years, while Mae has been there for 5 years.
Nikhil has been with the company for 30 years, while Mae has been there for 6 years.

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Answer:

Nikhil has been with the company for 20 years, while Mae has been there for 4 years.

Step-by-step explanation:

equate both x's to each other:

5y = 8+3y

2y=8

y=4 (this is the number of years for Mae)

For Nikhil it is 5 times 4 = 20 years