1. The problem asks to write an inequality representing "w is greater than or equal to -1 1/2". 2. The phrase "greater than or equal to" corresponds to the inequality symbol $\geq$. 3. The mixed number $-1 1/2$ can be converted to an improper fraction for clarity: $$-1 \frac{1}{2} = -\left(1 + \frac{1}{2}\right) = -\frac{3}{2}$$ 4. Therefore, the inequality is: $$w \geq -\frac{3}{2}$$ 5. This means $w$ can be any number greater than or equal to $-\frac{3}{2}$. Final answer: $$w \geq -\frac{3}{2}$$