To simplify 1/8^5, we need to apply the exponent to the base. A negative exponent signifies the reciprocal of the base raised to a positive exponent.
In this case, 1/8^5 = 8^-5.
Therefore, the correct answer is choice D: 8^-5.
Which of the following is developed to be equivalent to 1/8^5
A: 8^5
B: 5^-8
C: 8 -1/5
D: 8^-5
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