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?
Micah picks 2 x 12 = <<2*12=24>>24 strawberries.
After he eats 6, there are this many strawberries left for his mom: 24 - 6 = <<24-6=18>>18.
#### 18