The equation $2x^2 + 4xy - ky^2 + 4x + 2y - 1 = 0$ represents a pair of lines. The value of $k$ is

  • A
    $-\frac{5}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{5}{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{3}$
  • D
    $-\frac{1}{3}$

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