Thin lens formula

Hi,I have this thin lens formula 1/f = 1/u + 1/v. I want to plot y(as a function of v) vs x(as a function of u). I think i need to linearise this formula so i can use the gradient to determine f. It also gives the hint that the final form would be y = mx which means y intercept = 0. But i can't get my head around how to achieve this. Also note u and v are not constant.
Thank you for helping.

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Eimmanuel

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Original post by Anay.c

Can you post the whole question instead of giving pieces of info?

Based on your info, there are several ways of having y = mx but either x or y needs to be a function of both u and v, I think.

This is why you should show the full question.