Solving Line Integral Problem on Curve z=x+y with Simple Parametric Equations

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Homework Statement



Evaluate the line integral,

\int_{C}x^{2}yzds, \text{ where C is the curve } z = x + y, \quad x + y + z = 1\text{ from }(1,\frac{-1}{2},\frac{1}{2}) \text{ to } (-3, \frac{7}{2}, \frac{1}{2})

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The Attempt at a Solution



Here's my attempt at the problem,

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It lists the correct answer as, \frac{37\sqrt{2}}{3} solved with different parametric equations and bounds for t as well.

What am I doing wrong?
 

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I see one problem right away:
\sqrt{(1)^{2}+(-1)^{2}} \ne 1
 
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