simple minus formula help

[S S]

What is the correct way to formulate this.
I have a total and I want to deduct 3 lots of expenses from it eg

=A1 -B2-B3-B4

A1 being the total, from my basic algebra days the 3rd minus (B4) will turn
to a plus, how do I get around this.

thanks

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[Guest]

This may work
=A1-(B1+C1+D1)

 

[Guest]

There's no problem using the formula you quoted.

If A1 contains 10, B2 contains 1, B3 contains 2 and B4 contains 3 then the
result will be 4, i.e. all 3 values will be subtracted from your total, which
is what you want

 

[Guest]

=A1-SUM(B2:B4)

 

[Joerg]

Can't see your problem, the formula is correct.