Help solving math word problem

Question

The sum of the ages of Malik and April is 112 years. 6 years ago, Malik's age was 4 times April's age. How old is Malik now?

Answer 1

m+a=112

m-6= 4(a-6)= 4a-24

m-4a =-18

5a= 130

a=130/5=26 years old

m=112-26=86 years old

6 years ago

m=80

a =20

80=4 x 20