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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,−1)(0, -1), (1,−1)(1, -1), (5,9)(5, 9), (6,11)(6, 11). Express your answer as a common fraction or integer.