Answer:
The lengths of the two pieces are 6m and 18m
Explanations:
Let the length of the two pieces be represented by x and y
One piece is 3 times the other
This can be expressed mathematically as:
y = 3x...........(1)
Since the total length is 24 m
x + y = 24..........(2)
Substitute equation (1) into equation (2)
x + 3x = 24
4x = 24
x = 24/4
x = 6
Substiute the value of x into equation (1)
y = 3x
y = 3(6)
y = 18
Therefore, the lengths of the pieces are 6m and 18m