Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request in English. Please answer in English.

### Instruction:
John buys 4 pounds of beef.  He uses all but 1 pound in soup.  He uses twice as many pounds of vegetables as beef.  How many pounds of vegetables did he use?

### Response:
John buys 4 pounds of beef.  He uses 3 pounds in soup.
He uses twice as many pounds of vegetables as beef.  So he uses 6 pounds of vegetables.
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