Solve the Equation by Expressing Each Side as a Power $$2 ( 3 x + 5 ) = \frac { 1 } { 16 }$$

Multiple Choice

Solve the equation by expressing each side as a power of the same base and then equating exponents.
- $$2 ( 3 x + 5 ) = \frac { 1 } { 16 }$$

A) $\{ - 3 \}$
B) $\left\{ \frac { 1 } { 8 } \right\}$
C) $\{ 8 \}$
D) $\{ 3 \}$