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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 (1,4)(1, 4), (4,11)(4, 11), (6,15)(6, 15), (7,16)(7, 16). Express your answer as a common fraction or integer.