Line Integral Homework: Solving for the Result Along the x-Axis

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Okay I already got the result for the line integral along the circle, but I am confused how to get the line integral in the x-axis? To get the final result I just need to add both, right?
 
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Could try x=t for 0\le t\le 6 and y\equiv 0. Then add both, as you said.

OR, try another method. Is the integral path independent?
 
yes I guess..it's path independent
 
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