Suppose that θ is in standard position and the given point is on the terminal side of θ. Give the exact value of the indicated trig function for θ.
-$( 7 , - 6 ) ;$ Find $\cot \theta$.
A) $- \frac { 6 } { 7 }$
B) $- \frac { 2 } { 3 }$
C) $\frac { 7 } { 9 }$
D) $- \frac { 7 } { 6 }$

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The cotangent of an angle is the ratio of the x-coordinate to the y-coordinate of a point on its terminal side. Here, $\cot \theta = \frac{7}{-6} = -\frac{7}{6}$.

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Suppose That θ Is in Standard Position and the Given $( 7 , - 6 ) ;$