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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 (1,−7)(1, -7), (3,−11)(3, -11), (4,−13)(4, -13), (5,−15)(5, -15). Express your answer as a common fraction or integer.