Polynomial Question - Quartic

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Problem:

Let $f(x)$ be a quartic polynomial with integer coefficients and four integer roots. Suppose the constant term of $f(x)$ is $6$.

(a) Is it possible for $x=3$ to be a root of $f(x)$?

(b) Is it possible for $x=3$ to be a double root of $f(x)$?

Prove your answers.

What I know:

For a rational number $\frac{p}{q}$ to be a root of a polynomial $a_nx^n+a_{n-1}x^{n-1}+...+a_1x+a_0$, $p$ must divide $a_0$ and $q$ must divide $a_n.$

How to I complete this problem?