SOLUTION: I need help with this problem please. Show all work and find the product. (1/3x^2+2/3)(-1/2x+1/2)

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Question 399978: I need help with this problem please.
Show all work and find the product.
(1/3x^2+2/3)(-1/2x+1/2)
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(1/3x^2+2/3)(-1/2x+1/2)

 -1/6x^3 -2/6x + 1/6x^2 + 2/6

 -1/6x^3 + 1/6x^2 -2/6x + 2/6

 -1/6(x^3 - x^2 + 2x - 2)

   -1/6(x-1)(x^2+ 2)