How to Derive the Mass-Luminosity Relation for Main Sequence Stars?

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The main sequence lifetime of a star, T, is related to it's luminosity, L, in an equation of the form T\proptoL^-0.7
Use this equation to derive the form of the mass-luminosity relation for main sequence stars.


I know that I'm aiming for around L\proptoM^3.5

Don't have a clue where to start, I know it'll be simple but I'm stuck.
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Matt.
 
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