Simplify the expression. Write the result without using negative exponents. (Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.)
-$\left(a^{-1}\right)^{-5}$
A) $a^{5}$
B) $a^{4}$
C) $\frac{1}{a^{5}}$
D) $\frac{1}{a^{4}}$

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When simplifying $\left(a^{-1}\right)^{-5}$, the rule for exponents tells us to multiply the exponents, resulting in $a^{(-1)(-5)} = a^5$.

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Simplify the Expression $\left(a^{-1}\right)^{-5}$ A) $a^{5}$ B) $a^{4}$ C) $\frac{1}{a^{5}}$ D) $\frac{1}{a^{4}}$