After he walked 2 miles to the grocery store, he walked one less than two miles to the pet store, adding 2-1=1 mile to his journey.

To complete his journey, he walked one less than four miles to return home, adding 4-1=3 miles.

to his journey.

In total, Hadley walked 2+1+3=<<2+1+3=6>>6 miles.

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Hadley wore his cowboy boots everywhere.  He walked 2 miles to the grocery store in his boots.  Then he walked 1 less than two miles to the pet store in his boots.  Then, he walked one less than four miles back home in his boots.  How far, in miles, did Hadley walk in his boots?
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Hadley wore his cowboy boots everywhere.  He walked 2 miles to the grocery store in his boots.  Then he walked 1 less than two miles to the pet store in his boots.  Then, he walked one less than four miles back home in his boots.  How far, in miles, did Hadley walk in his boots?
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