4. Let $f(x) = -x^3 - 4x^2 + x + 4 = -(x + 4)(x + 1)(x - 1)$. Determine the following and use the information to make a rough sketch of the graph. a. The degree of the polynomial b. The x-intercepts of the graph of the polynomial c. The y-intercept of the graph of the polynomial
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