Solve the Inequality $$x ^ { 2 } - 6 x - 16 > 0$$

question 311

Multiple Choice

Solve the inequality. Write the solution set in interval notation.
- $$x ^ { 2 } - 6 x - 16 > 0$$

• A) \(( - 8,2 )\)
• B) \(( - 2,8 )\)
• C) \(( -\infty , - 2 ) \cup ( 8 , \infty )\)
• D) \(( -\infty , - 8 ) \cup ( 2 , \infty )\)

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