Micah picks 2 dozen strawberries from the field. He eats 6 and saves the rest for his mom. How many strawberries are there for his mom? Think carefully first, then make a decision:

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Micah picks 2 x 12 = 24 strawberries. After he eats 6, there are this many strawberries left for his mom: 24 - 6 = 18. So, the answer is 18.