Solve the following pairs of equations by reducing them to a pair of linear equations:
$\frac{5}{x-1} + \frac{1}{y-2} = 2$
$\frac{6}{x-1} - \frac{3}{y-2} = 1$

  • A
    $x = 4, y = 5$
  • B
    $x = 5, y = 4$
  • C
    $x = 2, y = 3$
  • D
    $x = 3, y = 2$

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