Nikhil and Mae work at the same company. Nikhil has been at the company 6 times as long as Mae. Nikhil's time at the company is 8 more than 4 times Mae's. The following system of equations models the scenario:

x = 6y
x = 8 + 4y

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

Nikhil has been with the company for 36 years, while Mae has been there for 6 years.
Nikhil has been with the company for 30 years, while Mae has been there for 5 years.
Nikhil has been with the company for 24 years, while Mae has been there for 4 years.
Nikhil has been with the company for 18 years, while Mae has been there for 3 years.