Force attracting a particle and time required

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Homework Statement


A particle of mass m is released from rest a distance b from a fixed origin of force that attracts the particle according to the inverse square law:
F(x) = -kx-2

Show that the time required for the particle to reach the origin is
Pi times (mb3/8k)1/2


Homework Equations


I have no idea what you need


The Attempt at a Solution


I am sad to say I have no clue how to even star this one. Any help would be nice, just don't give me the answer just yet.
 
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