At common law, where the "mirror image rule" reigns, if the acceptance differs from the offer, no contract results, but under the Code an acceptance varying from the offer may be good.

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Under common law, the "mirror image rule" requires that the acceptance must exactly match the terms of the offer for a contract to be formed. However, the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) allows for an acceptance with varying terms to still be considered a valid acceptance and result in a contract, as long as the changes made do not materially alter the original offer. Therefore, the statement is true.

At Common Law, Where the "Mirror Image Rule" Reigns, If