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Answer:

Yes, the shapes are similar. Note, the angles are equivalent and the sides are scales of each other satisfying the requirements for similarly.

Explanation:

For a shape to be similar there are two conditions that must be met. (1) Must have equivalent angles (2) Sides must be related by a scalar.

In the two triangles presented, the first condition is met since each triangle has three angles, 90-53-37.

To test if the sides are scalar, each side must be related to a corresponding side of the other triangle with the same scalar.

9/6 = 3/2

12/8 = 3/2

15/10 = 3/2

Alternatively:

6/9 = 2/3

8/12 = 2/3

10/15 = 2/3

Since the relationship of the sides is the scalar 3/2 (Alternatively 2/3), then we can say the triangles meet the second condition.

Given that both conditions are satisfied, then we can say these triangles are similar.

Note, this is a "special case" right triangle commonly referred to as a 3-4-5 right triangle.

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