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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 (0,5)(0, 5), (1,5)(1, 5), (2,7)(2, 7), (6,12)(6, 12). Express your answer as a common fraction or integer.