Answer:
yes, the triangles could lie on the same line!
Explanation:
(i'm assuming that the problem showed two traingles.
one triange probably showed 72 on one side and 12 on bottom).
m=72/12
m=6
(if there is a second triangle it probably showed 144 on the side and 24 on the bottom).
m=144/24
m=6
i hope that made sense, sorry if it didn't... i tried my best :)