We’ve all been there. The search term is burned into your browser history:

If you’ve landed on this page, you’re likely staring down a Grade 9 math test, trying to help your child with linear relations, or maybe you just left your textbook in your locker—over a long weekend.

Have you found a legitimate way to access this textbook digitally? Let us know in the comments (and no, don't post pirate links).

Don’t let the hunt for a PDF become a bigger distraction than the math itself. Now, go solve for x .

But before you click on that shady “DOWNLOAD NOW” button (we see you), let’s talk about what this book actually is, why everyone wants the digital copy, and how to actually get your hands on it without breaking any rules. For students in Ontario (and many other Canadian provinces), this is the gold standard for the academic Grade 9 math curriculum. Published by Nelson Education, this textbook covers the core principles needed to move on to Grade 10 Academic Math.

Split the cost of a Nelson eText with a study buddy ($10 each for a year), or check if your library has a "digital reserve" copy.