What is 9,731 − 8,950?
9,731 − 8,950 = 781
To subtract 8,950 from 9,731, we will line up the numbers vertically and subtract each digit column by column.
```
9,731
- 8,950
```
Starting from the rightmost column, we subtract 0 from 1, which equals 1.
```
9,731
- 8,950
1
```
Next, we subtract 5 from 3. However, since 3 is smaller than 5, we borrow 1 from the next column. So the 3 becomes 13, and we subtract 5.
```
9,731
- 8,950
13
```
Now, subtracting 5 from 13 gives 8.
```
9,731
- 8,950
83
```
Finally, subtracting 8 from 9 gives 1.
```
9,731
- 8,950
781
```
Therefore, 9,731 minus 8,950 equals 781.