How Can You Linearize a 1/x Graph in Physics Lab Data?

[Matt_Guy]

So I've been given this practice problem for a test tomorrow and have no clue how to do it.
Info: Students Perform a lab and record data on how changes in mass affect acceleration

"Derive an equation that you graph to make a linear relationship from the recorded data."

Given is a data table that graphs out to be a graph similar to 1/x.

I have no clue how to start this. I assume you use F=MA but am not sure.
I am not looking for an answer but more of an understanding of the work used to solve the problem.

 

[Simon Bridge]

Welcome to PF;
Just think about plotting the data - from your understanding of physics so far, what would the graph look like if you just plotted a vs m.
ie. how does acceleration depend on mass according to the best model you have to hand? (Yes: Newton's second law F=ma)