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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 (1,5)(1, 5), (2,11)(2, 11), (6,26)(6, 26), (7,29)(7, 29). Express your answer as a common fraction or integer.