 Solution (source code)

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= Solution

Applying the <multivariable chain rule> at fixed $y$ gives
$$
\boxed{\left(\frac{\partial f}{\partial x}\right)_y=\left(\frac{\partial f}{\partial u}\right)_v\left(\frac{\partial u}{\partial x}\right)_y+\left(\frac{\partial f}{\partial v}\right)_u\left(\frac{\partial v}{\partial x}\right)_y.}
$$
The held-fixed variables distinguish the two coordinate descriptions; the same scalar function is being differentiated.

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