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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 (2,−6)(2, -6), (3,−5)(3, -5), (4,−6)(4, -6), (7,−10)(7, -10). Express your answer as a common fraction or integer.