(05.02 MC) 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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