Factor the Expression $x \left( x - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right) ^ { 3 } + y \left( x - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right) ^ { 2 }$

question 170

Essay

Factor the expression. $x \left( x - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right) ^ { 3 } + y \left( x - \frac { 1 } { 2 } \right) ^ { 2 }$

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