Is the equation true, false, or open?

Question

4y+8=6y+3

a. True; the expressions are the same for all values of the variables.
b. False; the expressions are never the same.
c. Open; there is a variable.***

*** - My Answer

Answer 1

I agree.

Of course, the mere presence of a variable does not mean it's open.

2y+3 = 2y+3 is true for any y

2y+3 = 2y+2 is false for any y