Use the derivative ƒ' to determine the x-coordinate of the local maxima and minima of ƒ, and the interval on which ƒ is increasing or decreasing. Sketch a possible graph of ƒ (ƒ is not unique). ƒ'(x) = (x - 1)(x + 2)(x + 4)

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Use the derivative ƒ' to determine the x-coordinate of the local maxima and minima of ƒ, and the interval on which ƒ is increasing or decreasing. Sketch a possible graph of ƒ (ƒ is not unique).

ƒ'(x) = (x - 1)(x + 2)(x + 4)

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