Solve the problem.The graph of f(x) = x3 + 4x2 - x - 4 is shown below. Use the graph to factor f(x).

A. f(x) = -(x + 4)(x + 1)(x - 1)
B. f(x) = (x - 4)(x + 1)(x + 4)
C. f(x) = (x + 4)(x + 1)(x - 1)
D. f(x) = (x - 4)(x + 1)(x - 1)


Answer: C

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