Given: Point B is the midpoint of segment AC and segment AC = 12
Prove: Segment AB = 6
Select the reason that best
supports Statement 5 in the
given proof.

A. Distributive Property
Statement:
1. AC =12
2. B is the midpoint of AC
3. AB = BC
B. Substitution
Reason:
1. Given
2. Given
3. Definition
of a midpoint
4. Postulate
5.[?]
6.
7. Algebra
8. Division Property
of Equality
C. Division Property of Equality
D. Subtraction Property of Equality
4. AB + BC = AC
5. AB + AB = AC
6. AB + AB = 12
7. 2(AB) = 12
8. AB = 6
Any answers?