Why Is My Coefficient of Friction Negative?

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Homework Statement



I just did a lab at school dealing with coefficient of friction for an object on an incline. After all my calculations done, my answer is negative for a cart sliding down, dealing with kinetic friction.

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I have checked all my calculations and have found nothing wrong.
 
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My question is whether the coefficient of friction can be negative?
 
Did you turn the ramp around so the angle was in the 2nd quadrant?