Statics Truss Problem, Stuck at force in one member. Please help

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Homework Statement


Figured it would be easier if I showed a picture

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Homework Equations


Ʃm=0
Ʃfx=0
Ʃfy=0

The Attempt at a Solution



Here is my attempted solution, I am missing member BD and not sure which way to solve it, I tried sectioning it again and it provides too many unknowns. I tried taking a FBD at joint B and D but again too many unknowns.
Any suggestions on which way to go?
Thanks!
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If you solve the joints in order ABCDE, then, in each case, there are just two unknowns to solve for. This is the method of joints which is a subset of the method of sections in which no moment equations are used.