From the lens formula, v1−u1=f1
⇒v=f−u+ff2
now, if we plot a graph between uandv

When u→∞;v=f−∞f2=f
and for u→0;v=0
Given that u=vis a reference line, therefore, dudv=0+(u+f)2f2
dudvu=0=0+(0+f)2f2=1
The equation of tangent of the curve at the origin, v−0=1(u−0)⇒v=u