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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,−2)(1, -2), (5,−4)(5, -4), (6,−4)(6, -4), (7,−4)(7, -4). Express your answer as a common fraction or integer.