Calculating Line Integrals: Solving for Limits and Using Parametric Equations

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The discussion focuses on evaluating the line integral ∫ y² dx + xy dy from point A(1,0) to point B(-1,4) using the parametric equations C: x = 1-t and y = t² for the interval 0≤t≤2. The correct limits for the integral are indeed from 0 to 2, as these correspond to the parameterization of the curve connecting points A and B. Participants confirm that substituting the parametric equations into the integral allows for the calculation of the line integral effectively.

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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

I used:
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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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