Applying the pythagorean formula to multiple triangles to find the missing length

The video tutorial explains how to find the value of X in a right triangle using the Pythagorean theorem. It covers the conditions for applying the theorem, such as ensuring the triangle is a right triangle, and explains the relationship between the hypotenuse and the legs. The tutorial demonstrates the process of identifying right angles and bisectors, and then applies the theorem to solve for X, concluding with the calculation that X equals 17.

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