In the triangle above what is the measure of angle CDB?

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In the triangle above what is the measure of angle CDB?

1. Angle CAB = angle ACB = 30°.
2. AB = BC = BD.
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$$? = \angle CDB = x$$
(All angles are measured in degrees.)

(1) Using the exterior angle property (to justify 30+30 in red), triangle BCD is equilateral (hence x=60). Sufficient!

(2) The constructions shown below are viable and present two different possible values for x. Insufficient!


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