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Orthogonality & Least Squares · Challenge problem

Find the slope of the least-squares line y=mx+by = mx + b through the points (0,3)(0, 3), (2,8)(2, 8), (3,13)(3, 13), (7,25)(7, 25). Express your answer as a common fraction or integer.