Half of the cows: 18/2=<<18/2=9>>9

Black cows: 5+9=<<5+9=14>>14

18-14=<<18-14=4>>4 cows

# Answer

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Sam has 18 cows.  5 more than half the cows are black.  How many cows are not black?
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Sam has 18 cows.  5 more than half the cows are black.  How many cows are not black?
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