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

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) $( -\infty , - 8 ) \cup ( 2 , \infty )$