Dan, Fran, and Stan have 194 cards. Dan has 24 less than Fran, and Stan has 35 more than Fran. How many do each of them have?
Let x = the number of cards that Fran has.
x + x - 24 + x + 35 = 194
3x + 11 = 194
3x = 183
x = 61
x + x - 24 + x + 35 = 194
3x + 11 = 194
3x = 183
x = 61