diff --git a/src/ch03-01-variables-and-mutability.md b/src/ch03-01-variables-and-mutability.md
index 261279fb6..d4d8b5401 100644
--- a/src/ch03-01-variables-and-mutability.md
+++ b/src/ch03-01-variables-and-mutability.md
@@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ When we run the program now, we get this:
 {{#include ../listings/ch03-common-programming-concepts/no-listing-02-adding-mut/output.txt}}
 ```
 
-We’re allowed to change the value that `x` binds to from `5` to `6` when `mut`
+We’re allowed to change the value bound to `x` from `5` to `6` when `mut`
 is used. There are multiple trade-offs to consider in addition to the
 prevention of bugs. For example, in cases where you’re using large data
 structures, mutating an instance in place may be faster than copying and