So what you asked this is what I got
x(y) = 4.5
If x= 0.5 then
0.5(y) = 4.5
y=9
x(y) = 4.5
10(y) = 4.5
y= 0.45
hope this helps :)
ANSWER
For Jamal statement to be true,

EXPLANATION
The given statement is:
ax + b = a(x + c)
We expand the left hand side to obtain,
ax + b = ax + ac
Subtract ax from from both sides of the equation.
b=ac
We know that, a≠0 , so we can divide through by 'a'.

A because you move down 5 units and over 2
<span>denominator is </span>number below the line in a common fraction.
Here's picture to show what is a denominator: