Ever calculated -1 × 8 and ended up writing a mathematical odyssey that would make Einstein question his life choices? 😂 This is what happens when your math teacher says "show ALL your work" and you take it personally! The solution starts with a simple multiplication and then spirals into matrix rotations, infinite series, and summations that would give even Euler a headache. The best part? After this mathematical roller coaster through fractions, matrices, infinity, and series summation, we arrive at... drumroll please... -8! The same answer you'd get by just multiplying the numbers directly in 2 seconds! Next time your professor asks for detailed work, just attach this and watch them question their career choices!