The radius ofA small circle is shown with a dot in its center.G is 4 cm. Which is a tangent ofA small circle is shown with a dot in its center.G?

Question

Starting from center point G of a circle, three triangles extend outward past the area of the circle.

• Triangle ABG sides extend 6 centimeters and 4 centimeters.
• Triangle GCD sides extend 10 centimeters and 12 centimeters.
• Triangle EFG sides extend 1 centimeter and 3 centimeters.

(1 point)
Responses

Modifying above upper A upper B with bar
Image with alt text: Modifying above upper A upper B with bar

modifying above upper C upper D with bar
Image with alt text: modifying above upper C upper D with bar

Modifying above upper B upper F with bar
Image with alt text: Modifying above upper B upper F with bar

modifying above upper F upper E with bar
Image with alt text: modifying above upper F upper E with bar
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Answer 1

The tangent of the small circle at point G is the line segment that is perpendicular to the radius and touches the circle at point G. In this case, it is the line segment modifying above AB with bar.