diff --git a/exercises/variables/variables1.rs b/exercises/variables/variables1.rs
index 4a3af73..9a948f7 100644
--- a/exercises/variables/variables1.rs
+++ b/exercises/variables/variables1.rs
@@ -6,9 +6,7 @@
 // even after you already figured it out. If you got everything working and
 // feel ready for the next exercise, remove the `I AM NOT DONE` comment below.
 
-// I AM NOT DONE
-
 fn main() {
-    x = 5;
+    let x: i32 = 5;
     println!("x has the value {}", x);
 }