To eliminate the $xy$ term from the second-degree equation $5x^2 + 8xy + 5y^2 + 3x + 2y + 5 = 0$,the axes are rotated by an angle $\theta$. What is the value of $\theta$?

  • A
    $\pi /2$
  • B
    $\pi /4$
  • C
    $3\pi /8$
  • D
    $\pi /8$

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