Let k be a field of characteristic zero and let a,b,c,d belong to k[x,y].

Assume that k[x,y] is flat over R_1=k[a+c,b+d] and over R_2=k[a-c,b-d].

Is it true that k[x,y] is flat over R=k[a,b,d,c]?

It wouls be nice to see a counterexample or add an additional condition which would guarantee flatness of k[x,y] over R.

I have asked the above question in MO and MSE:

https://mathoverflow.net/questions/379369/flatness-of-certain-subrings

Any hints and ideas are welcome; Thank you!

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