What is the value of 7 + 9?

The correct value of 7 + 9 is 16, which matches the choice provided. To arrive at this answer, you can use simple addition. Start with the number 7 and then count up by 9.

1. From 7, counting up by 9 means you progress through the number line:

• 7 + 1 = 8 (this is adding 1)

• 7 + 2 = 9 (adding a total of 2)

• 7 + 3 = 10

• 7 + 4 = 11

• 7 + 5 = 12

• 7 + 6 = 13

• 7 + 7 = 14

• 7 + 8 = 15

• 7 + 9 = 16

By visualizing this process or using objects to count if needed, the total confirms that 7 + 9 equals 16. Hence, the value is correctly identified as 16.