1. The problem is to write the equation $2y + 5 = 0$ in normal form. 2. The normal form of a linear equation in one variable is to isolate the variable on one side. 3. Start with the given equation: $$2y + 5 = 0$$ 4. Subtract 5 from both sides: $$2y = -5$$ 5. Divide both sides by 2 to solve for $y$: $$y = \frac{-5}{2}$$ 6. Therefore, the equation in normal form is: $$y = -\frac{5}{2}$$ This means $y$ equals negative two and a half.