In the context of kinetic friction between two solid surfaces, which method will most directly reduce the kinetic frictional force $f_k$ for a given normal force $N$?

Pushing a 10-kg toolbox across the floor, you find that the box moves at a constant speed when you push horizontally with a force of 39 N. What is the coefficient of kinetic friction between the floor and the toolbox?

You push on a 3-kg box to give it an initial speed of 5 m/s across a floor. If μ_k = 0.3, how far does the box travel before coming to a stop?