Solving 2-Step Equations Word Problems

Question

Shakira went bowling with her friends. She paid $3 to rent shoes and then $4.75 for each game of bowling. If she spent a total of $42, then how many games did Shakira bowl? 

I already have this equation here: 4.75x + 3 = 42

I would appreciate it if you assisted me in finding out the answer to this problem. Please don't forget to show your work, if possible

Answer 1

4.75x + 3 = 42

- 3 - 3

4.75x = 39

divide both sides by 4.75

x = 8.21 games, which does not really make sense, since you should not be able to purchase part of a game.

I believe there is actually an error in the problem itself.

If her total was $41 instead of $42, then would could see she bowled 8 games