We used to do this right
(1) + (-2) + (-3) + (-4) ... and so on
we added negative numbers. We didn't subtract.
Normally it's written 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 basically. Now that was a pretty nice simplification wasn't it. Now here's your homework:
You have into tomorrow morning simplifying this rudimentary statement into the most basic form of logic. I'm talking the level of P's and Q's. Btw it's already morning so you're fucked either way. Now read this again to become more motivated and study harder next time!