Okay, we are given 8011 and 972. Let's add them up step by step.

Step 1: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 2 in column 1 and get 3.

Step 2: We'll start by adding the digits 1 & 7 in column 2 and get 8.

Step 3: We'll start by adding the digits 0 & 9 in column 3 and get 9.

Step 4: We'll start by adding the digits 8 & 0 in column 4 and get 8.

So, 8011 + 972 = 8983.

