Write in terms of the cofunction of a complementary angle.
-$\tan 46 ^ { \circ }$
A) $\cot 136 ^ { \circ }$
B) $\cot 134 ^ { \circ }$
C) $\cot 44 ^ { \circ }$
D) $\tan 44 ^ { \circ }$

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The cofunction identity for tangent and cotangent is $\tan \theta = \cot (90^\circ - \theta)$. Therefore, $\tan 46^\circ = \cot (90^\circ - 46^\circ) = \cot 44^\circ$.

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Write in Terms of the Cofunction of a Complementary Angle $\tan 46 ^ { \circ }$