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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,−3)(2, -3), (3,−2)(3, -2), (6,1)(6, 1), (7,1)(7, 1). Express your answer as a common fraction or integer.