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Nikhil and Mae work at the same company. Nikhil has been at the company 4 times as long as Mae. Nikhil's time at the company is 8 more than 2 times Mae's time. The following system of equations models the scenario:

x = 4y
x = 8 + 2y

How many years has each person been employed by the company?
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Nikhil has been with the company for 16 years, while Mae has been there for 4 years.
Nikhil has been with the company for 24 years, while Mae has been there for 6 years.
Nikhil has been with the company for 20 years, while Mae has been there for 5 years.
Nikhil has been with the company for 16 years, while Mae has been there for 4 years.

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Nikhil has worked at the firm for 20 years, whereas Mae has been there for just 4.

What is ?

Generally, the equation for statements is  mathematically given as

5y = 8+3y

2y=8

Therefore

y=4 (Age in years for Mae)

For Nikhil

x=5*4

x= 20 years

In conclusion, their ages are given below as

y=4

x= 20 years

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