How Can θp and θs Have the Same Sign in Mohr's Circle?

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In this question , how could the $$\theta_p$$ and $$\theta_s$$ has the same sign ?
For $$\theta_p$$ , it is to be rotated clockwise to horizontal axis , right ?
For $$\theta_s$$ , it is to be rotated anticlockwise to vertical axis , right ?
They are in different direction , how could they have the same negative sign ?

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