The maximum elastic potential energy of the system occurs when the spring is at its largest displacement from its rest position, i.e. at [tex]\Delta x = 0.08 m-0 m=0.08 m[/tex]. In this configuration, the elastic potential energy is given by
[tex]U= \frac{1}{2}k(\Delta x)^2= \frac{1}{2}(450 N/m)(0.08m)^2=144 J [/tex]