Coefficient of Kinetic Friction: Calculating from Homework

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Homework Statement


A 4.30 kg block is pushed along a floor by a constant applied force that is horizontal and has a magnitude of 43.0 N. The figure gives the block's speed v versus time t as the block moves along an x axis on the floor. The scale of the figure's vertical axis is set by vs = 5.30 m/s. What is the coefficient of kinetic friction between the block and the floor?
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Homework Equations


f=ma

The Attempt at a Solution


i think the acceleration is 5.3 m/s^2 but I am not sure and i don't know where to go once i find the acceleration
 
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