How do I parametrize a line integral with vector functions?

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(disregard the [5+5+5] in the question)attempt:
dr=(et(cost)+(sint)et)[itex]\hat{i}[/itex] + (-et(sint)+(cost)et)[itex]\hat{j}[/itex]

∫<3+2xy, x2-3y2>[itex]\cdot[/itex]<et(cost)+(sint)et, -et(sint)+(cost)et>dt

..at which point i remembered i had to parametrize F in terms of t, but didn't know how to do
 
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you want to integrate only over those values of x and y that lie on the curve mapped out by r(t) ... so what determines if a point (x,y) is on r?
 
to answer your question, it would be if curve C lies if the domain of F, i don't see how this would help me though, I'm trying to put the vector field in terms of t.
 
you want to integrate only over those values of x and y that lie on the curve mapped out by r(t)

i would have to put the curve that is in terms of t, into some function of x and y then, how?
 
this was a stupid question. Sorry, i just figured it out...