$A$ circle with centre $P$ is tangent to the negative $x$-axis and negative $y$-axis and is externally tangent to a circle with centre $(-6, 0)$ and radius $2$. What is the sum of all possible radii of the circle with centre $P$?

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $16$
  • C
    $32$
  • D
    $64$

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