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.

# Answer

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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?
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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?
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