2) Find the discriminant of each conic and classify it as a circle, ellipse, or parabola. A. $y^2 + 3x = 15$ B. $7 + x^2 = 13 - y^2 + 2x$ C. $y^2 - 4 = 14 - 3x^2 + 7y$
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