Simplify the exponential expression. Write any negative exponents as positive exponents. Assume all variables represent positive real numbers.
-$- 32 ^ { 1 / 5 }$
A) 16
B) 32
C) $- 2$
D) $- 8$

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$- 32 ^ { 1 / 5 }$ simplifies to $- 2$ because the fifth root of 32 is 2, and the negative sign remains outside the radical.

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Simplify the Exponential Expression $- 32 ^ { 1 / 5 }$