Answer:
m = 
Step-by-step explanation:
m -
= 1 -
Multiply through by 6 ( the LCM of 2 and 3 ) to clear the fractions
6m - 3(m - 1) = 6 - 2(m - 2) ← distribute parenthesis on both sides
6m - 3m + 3 = 6 - 2m + 4 , that is
3m + 3 = - 2m + 10 ( add 2m to both sides )
5m + 3 = 10 ( subtract 3 from both sides )
5m = 7 ( divide both sides by 5 )
m = 
Find the total length in inches of one of the rolls:
15*12=180 inches.
Now multiply the length of one roll (180 inches) by 2 to find the total length:
180*2=360 inches.
Divide by the width of the strips to find the total number of strips:
360/9=40 strips