Consider the following system of equations:
$$egin{align*} 2x + 3y &= 12 \ 4x - y &= 5 \\ ext{What is the value of } y? \\ ext{Express the solution in fraction form if necessary.} \\ ext{Consider the options provided below.} \\ ext{Use algebraic methods to find the correct answer.} \\ ext{Check which value satisfies both equations.} \\ ext{If you have time, verify your answer by substituting it back into either of the original equations.} \\ ext{All values should be determined numerically.} \\ ext{Find } y