Answer:
Part 1)
(the missing steps in the explanation)
Part 3) (8, 4); The vertex represents the maximum profit
Part 4) x = 3.58, 0.42
Part 5) x = 6, x = 44; The zeros represent the number of monthly memberships where no profit is made
Part 6) 2(x − 7)2 + 118; x = $7
Part 7) The maximum height of the puck is 4 feet. −(x − 4)^2 + 6
Part 8) (x + 3)^2 − 4
Part 9) 2(x − 1)^2 = 4
Part 10) 8(x − 4)^2 + 592
Step-by-step explanation:
Part 1) we have

Convert to vertex form
step 1
Factor the leading coefficient and complete the square


step 2


step 3
Rewrite as perfect squares

Part 3) we have

we know that
This is the equation of a vertical parabola open downward
The vertex is a maximum
Convert to vertex form

Factor the leading coefficient

Complete the squares


Rewrite as perfect squares


The vertex is the point (8,4)
The vertex represent the maximum profit
Part 4) Solve for x
we have



square root both sides




Part 5) we have

we know that
The zeros or x-intercepts are the value of x when the value of the function is equal to zero
so
In this context the zeros represent the number of monthly memberships where no profit is made
To find the zeros equate the function to zero


Factor -1 of the leading coefficient

Complete the squares



Rewrite as perfect squares

square root both sides




Part 6) we have

This is a vertical parabola open downward
The vertex is a maximum
Convert the equation into vertex form
Factor the leading coefficient

Complete the square


Rewrite as perfect square

The vertex is the point (7,118)
therefore
The video game price that produces the highest weekly profit is x=$7
Part 7) we have

Convert to vertex form

Factor -1 the leading coefficient

Complete the square


Rewrite as perfect square


The vertex is the point (4,6)
therefore
The maximum height of the puck is 4 feet.
Part 8) we have

Convert to vertex form
Group terms

Complete the square


Rewrite as perfect squares

Part 9) we have

This is the equation of a vertical parabola open upward
The vertex is a minimum
Convert to vertex form
Factor 2 the leading coefficient

Complete the square


Rewrite as perfect squares


The vertex is the point (1,-4)
Part 10) we have

This is the equation of a vertical parabola open upward
The vertex is a minimum
Convert to vertex form
Factor 8 the leading coefficient

Complete the square

Rewrite as perfect squares

the vertex is the point (4,592)
The population has a minimum at x=4 years ( that is after 4 years since 1998 )