To solve the inequality \(|2w - 1| + 6 \leq 2\), we first isolate the absolute value expression. Then, we solve the resulting inequality by considering the two cases for the absolute value.
Solution Approach
Isolate the absolute value term: \(|2w - 1| \leq -4\).
Recognize that an absolute value expression is always non-negative, so \(|2w - 1| \leq -4\) has no solution because the right-hand side is negative.
Step 1: Isolate the Absolute Value Expression
Given the inequality:
\[
|2w - 1| + 6 \leq 2
\]
First, isolate the absolute value term by subtracting 6 from both sides:
\[
|2w - 1| + 6 - 6 \leq 2 - 6
\]
\[
|2w - 1| \leq -4
\]
Step 2: Analyze the Absolute Value Inequality
The absolute value of any expression is always non-negative, meaning:
\[
|2w - 1| \geq 0
\]
Since \(|2w - 1|\) is always non-negative, it can never be less than or equal to \(-4\), which is a negative number.
Final Answer
Therefore, the inequality \(|2w - 1| + 6 \leq 2\) has no solution.