Fix the NameError

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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 has a NameError. Find the typo and fix it so it prints:

Hello, Alice! You have 3 new messages.

user_name = 'Alice'

message_count = 3

print(f'Hello, {user_name}! You have {mesage_count} new messages.')

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