Thus, the value of $ c $ is $\boxed{7}$.Question: A quantum error correction code requires the evaluation of a cubic polynomial $ f(x) $ such that $ f(1) = 3 $, $ f(2) = -1 $, $ f(3) = 5 $, and $ f(4) = -7 $. Determine $ f(5) $.

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