Let $P$ be the pair of lines represented by $2x^2 - 5xy + 2y^2 + 6x - 3y = 0$. Consider the following independent statements:
$(i)$ $\alpha$ is the $x$-coordinate of the point of intersection of the pair of lines $P$.
(ii) $\beta$ is the slope of one of the lines of $P$ passing through the origin.
(iii) $\gamma$ is the constant term in the equation of the pair of angular bisectors of $P$.
Then,

• A
  $\beta < \gamma < \alpha$
• B
  $\alpha < \beta = \gamma$
• C
  $\alpha = \beta < \gamma$
• D
  $\gamma < \alpha < \beta$