How can I find a solution for c and d for all real integer values?

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In summary, the conversation discusses solving an equation for variables c and d given a range of values for variable w. After setting w to 0 and 1 and solving for c and d, it is proven that the solution holds true for those values, but it is uncertain if it holds true for all values of w. The possibility of c=a+b is also discussed, but it is concluded that it is impossible as it would make the denominator zero. It is stated that there is no fixed solution for c and d that would work for more than one value of w.
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$$w = \frac{(ab - d) }{c - a - b}$$

I have to solve the above equation for variables `c` and `d` if `w` can be any number from $$w \in (-\infty, +\infty)$$

If we set `w = 0, then w = 1` we can solve for `c and d`

$$0 = ab - d$$
$$d = ab$$
$$c = a + b$$

Now if I can substitute the values to check the solution for `w = 1`
$$c - a - b = ab - d$$
Substituting c, $$a + b - a - b = ab - d$$
$$0 = ab - d$$
$$d = ab$$

I know that my solution is true for both `w = 0 and w = 1` but how can I prove that my solution is true for $$w \in (-\infty, +\infty)$$

I've tried this:

$$w(c - a - b) = (ab - d)$$
$$w(a + b - a -b) = ab - d$$
$$0 = ab - d$$

$$ab = d$$

But is this really an acceptable way of solving the solution? I am very confused. I've proved that the equations I found earlier (when I set w = 1 and w = 0) are true when w = w by putting it into the mother equation
 
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There are no fixed c,d, such that the equation is true for more than one w. If you know a,b,c,d, you can calculate w, it cannot be more than one value.

c=a+b is impossible, this would make the denominator zero.

Either you try something impossible, or it is unclear what you want to do.
 

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