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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,−5)(0, -5), (1,1)(1, 1), (3,8)(3, 8), (4,11)(4, 11). Express your answer as a common fraction or integer.