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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 (0,4)(0, 4), (1,0)(1, 0), (2,−4)(2, -4), (7,−19)(7, -19). Express your answer as a common fraction or integer.