The sum of the angles in a triangle is always 180°. Therefore, we can calculate the measure of ∠CMD as follows:
∠FMD + ∠BMC + ∠CMD = 180°
15° + 30° + ∠CMD = 180°
45° + ∠CMD = 180°
∠CMD = 180° - 45°
∠CMD = 135°
Therefore, the measure of ∠CMD is 135°.
While on vacation at the beach, Eleanor drew the figure shown.In Eleanor's drawing, the measure of ∠FMD is 15°, and the measure of ∠BMC is 30°.What is the measure of ∠CMD ? Enter your answer in the box.
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