A graph is shown that has two branches. One branch starts at the point left-parenthesis negative 4 comma 0 right-parenthesis and increases up and to the right. The other branch starts at the point left-parenthesis negative 4 comma 0 right-parenthesis and decreases down and to the right.

Which statement best describes the graph?
(1 point)
Responses

It represents a function because a vertical line will cross the graph at more than one point.
It represents a function because a vertical line will cross the graph at more than one point.

It does not represent a function because a vertical line will cross the graph at more than one point.
It does not represent a function because a vertical line will cross the graph at more than one point.

It represents a function because a horizontal line will cross the graph at only one point.
It represents a function because a horizontal line will cross the graph at only one point.

It does not represent a function because a horizontal line will cross the graph at more than one point.

It does not represent a function because a vertical line will cross the graph at more than one point.

The correct statement is: It does not represent a function because a vertical line will cross the graph at more than one point.