Integrating x*sqrt(1-x^2)+(1-x^2)/2 from 0 to 1

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Homework Statement


Integrate x*sqrt(1-x^2)+(1-x^2)/2 dx from 0 to 1.

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How do I simplify this and find the integral of this?
 
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Never mind. I got it.
 
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