1. On a number line, what is the coordinate of point x if the distance from x to 1/4 is the same as the distance from x to 1/6?
2. On a certain test, the highest score possible is 100 and the lowest is 0. If the average of four tests is 86, what is the lowest possible score of the four exams?

I need help please. I have no clue how to solve these

Question

1. On a number line, what is the coordinate of point x if the distance from x to 1/4 is the same as the distance from x to 1/6? 
2. On a certain test, the highest score possible is 100 and the lowest is 0. If the average of four tests is 86, what is the lowest possible score of the four exams?

I need help please. I have no clue how to solve these

mathstudent55 · Answer

1. The midpoint of a segment is the same distance from both endpoints. The coordinates of the midpoint are the averages of the coordinates of the endpoints.

mathstudent55 · Answer

2. Do you know how to find the average of 4 grades?

anonymous · Answer

Wait for the first how do I find the averages with the fractions given? 
For the second, do I have to add up number then divide?