Frame Analysis Using Method of Members, 3Hinged Arch Help

[iceicebaby03]

1. Determine the type and magnitude of force in bars BD and BE using method of members.
2. Well, I don't know where to start. I know there are three equations EFy=0, EFx=0, EMc=0 but I don't know what the first member to consider and how to solve this type of problem.
3. There is a hint that first isolate each truss as a free body. No final answer is given in the textbook.
So far I isolated each truss, then sum the moments at A for the left truss then moments at C for the right truss. Am I on the right path?

I need your help. Please help.! Thanks!

 

[nvn]

iceicebaby03: Yes, you are on the right path. Hint: Don't you also want to use your other two relevant equations in item 2 of post 1, on each of your two isolated trusses?