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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 (2,0)(2, 0), (4,4)(4, 4), (5,8)(5, 8), (6,9)(6, 9). Express your answer as a common fraction or integer.