Problem

Suppose $\theta$ is in the interval $90^{\circ}< \theta< 180^{\circ}$. Find the sign of the following. $\cot \left(\theta+180^{\circ}\right)$
Choose whether the sign of $\cot \left(\theta+180^{\circ}\right)$ is positive or negative.
Positive
Negative

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Final Answer: The sign of $\cot \left(\theta+180^\circ\right)$ is \(\boxed{\text{Negative}}\).

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Step 1 :Suppose $\theta$ is in the interval $90^\circ<\theta<180^\circ$. We need to find the sign of $\cot \left(\theta+180^\circ\right)$.

Step 2 :The cotangent function is periodic with a period of $180^\circ$. This means that $\cot \left(\theta+180^\circ\right)$ is the same as $\cot \left(\theta\right)$.

Step 3 :Since $\theta$ is in the interval $90^\circ<\theta<180^\circ$, $\cot \left(\theta\right)$ is negative.

Step 4 :Therefore, $\cot \left(\theta+180^\circ\right)$ is also negative.

Step 5 :Final Answer: The sign of $\cot \left(\theta+180^\circ\right)$ is \(\boxed{\text{Negative}}\).

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