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The diagram tells us 3 things: the right angle and the two corresponding side measurements. Because the side measurements are corresponding, we can set a proportion:

6/9=9/15

If this proportion is true, it means the triangles are similar. If this proportion is impossible, it means the triangles are no similar.

To calculate this, we use cross multiplication.

6/9=9/15

6*15=9*9
90=81

90 does not equal 81 making this proportion impossible, which concludes that these two triangles are not similar.

I hope this helps! Please comment if you have any questions.
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