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Vector Calculus · Challenge problem

Over all simple closed curves CC in the plane, oriented counterclockwise, find the largest possible value of ∮Cy3 dx+(3x−x3) dy\displaystyle\oint_C y^3\,dx + (3x - x^3)\,dy. Give your answer in terms of π\pi.