Match the reasons with the statements.

GIVEN: x2 + 6x + 2x + 12 = 0

TO PROVE: x = -6 or x = -2

1. x2 + 6 x + 2 x + 12 = 0
Zero product postulate
2. x2 + 8 x + 12 = 0
Distributive Postulate
3. ( x + 6)( x + 2) = 0
Subtraction property of equality
4. x + 6 = 0 or x + 2 = 0
Given
5. x = -6 or x = -2
Combining like terms