Question 408176
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Hi
one piece was 18m longer than the other
Let x and (x+18m) represent the lengths of the pieces
Question states***
 (x+18) = 3x
Solving for x
   18 = 2x
    x = 9m.  The other piece is 27m.(9+18)  Rope was 36m.
CHECKING our Answer***
   27m = 3*9m