Solve the Equation by Expressing Each Side as a Power $$2 ( 1 + 2 x ) = 32$$

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents.
- $$2 ( 1 + 2 x ) = 32$$

A) $\{ 2 \}$
B) $\{ 16 \}$
C) $\{ 4 \}$
D) $\{ - 2 \}$