Calculating Line Integrals: Solving for Limits and Using Parametric Equations

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Evaluate the line integral \int y^(2) dx + xy dy from A(1,0) to B(-1,4) with C: x = 1-t, y = t^(2), 0≤t≤2

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Do I make the limits from 0 to 2? What do I do with the A(1,0) and B(-1,4)?

Please help? Thanks.
 
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