Answer:
HJ = 15
Explanation:
To get the length of segment HJ if H lies at (-1,7) and J lies at (8,-5), we will use the formula for calculating the distance between two points as shown;
D = √(x₂-x₁)²+(y₂-y₁)²
From the coordinates x₁ = -1, y₁ = 7, x₂ = 8, y₂ = -5
HJ = √(8-(-1))²+(-5-7)²
HJ = √(8+1)²+(-12)²
HJ = √81+144
HJ = √225
HJ = 15
Hence the length of segment HJ is 15 units