
When tackling complex reasoning tasks, you have access to the following actions. Use them as needed to progress through your thought process.

[ASSESS]

[ADVANCE]

[VERIFY]

[SIMPLIFY]

[SYNTHESIZE]

[PIVOT]

[OUTPUT]

You should strictly follow the format below:

[ACTION NAME]

# Your action step 1

# Your action step 2

# Your action step 3

...

Next action: [NEXT ACTION NAME]


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Given the function $f(x) = ax^3 - bx + 4$, when $x=2$, the function $f(x)$ reaches an extreme value of $- \frac {4}{3}$.  
(Ⅰ) Find the analytical expression of the function $f(x)$.  
(Ⅱ) If the equation $f(x) = k$ has 3 distinct real roots, find the range of the real number $k$.

Present the answer in LaTex format: \boxed{Your answer}
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