Odd question...

=SUM(-1+2+3+4) equals 8

Why choose that instead of this?

=SUM(1+2*3+4^0)

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I think the OP needs to re-ask his question and using more words and all
that white space that comes free with his messages.

By the way, I would note that the SUM function call is not necessary for
either of our formulas.

Rick