Indicate whether the equation represents an ellipse, hyperbola, circle, or parabola. In equations that contain bothth $x ^ { 2 }$ 2 and $y ^ { 2 }$ terms, divide both terms, divide bothsides of the equation by the constant term to put the equation in a more recognizable form.
-$2 y ^ { 2 } + 3 x - 5 y = 2$
A)Circle
B)Ellipse
C)Hyperbola
D)Parabola

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The equation $2y^2 + 3x - 5y = 2$ is a parabola because it has a $y^2$ term but no $x^2$ term, indicating it opens either up or down.

Indicate Whether the Equation Represents an Ellipse, Hyperbola, Circle, or Parabola