How do you rearrange equations to solve for a specific variable?

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Homework Statement



d=vt+1/2 xt^2 This equation must be rearranged so that the answer is in x= form


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The Attempt at a Solution



d/vt=1/2 xt^2

2 d/vt=xt^2

this is as far as i got. Is it correct so far?
 
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No.

vt needs to be subtracted from each side, not divided.