1. State the problem: Find the difference between the two numbers 5,921 and 3,088. 2. Write the subtraction expression: $$5921 - 3088$$. 3. Perform the subtraction: - Subtract the ones place: $$1 - 8$$ (borrow 1 from the tens). - Continue subtracting each digit accordingly. 4. Calculation: $$5921 - 3088 = 2833$$. 5. Conclusion: The difference between 5,921 and 3,088 is $$2833$$.