SOLUTION: Hello! I am needing help on a word problem. Macro Manufacturing estimates that its profit P in hundreds of dollars is P= -2x^2 + 20x-2 where x is the number of units produced

Question 383959: Hello! I am needing help on a word problem.
Macro Manufacturing estimates that its profit P in hundreds of dollars is P= -2x^2 + 20x-2 where x is the number of units produced in thousands. How many units must be produced to obtain maximum profit?
Thanks so much!
Denise
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
To find the max or min for a quadratic equation, convert to vertex form () by completing the square.

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The vertex is (,), with a maximum profit of hundred dollars which occurs when thousand units are produced.
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