Fix the IndexError

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From the lesson: How to Read Python Error Messages and Fix Common Bugs

When beginners see a red error message, their first instinct is panic. The screen fills with scary-looking text, and they think they broke something badly. But here's the truth: error messages are your best friend. They tell you exactly what went wrong and where.

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This code tries to print the last color but crashes with an IndexError. Fix it so it prints:

Last color: green

colors = ['red', 'blue', 'green']

last_index = len(colors)

print(f'Last color: {colors[last_index]}')

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