To solve for \( y \) in the equation \[ \frac{y}{3} + 12 = 16, \] follow these steps: 1. Subtract 12 from both sides: \[ \frac{y}{3} = 16 - 12. \] This simplifies to: \[ \frac{y}{3} = 4. \] 2. Multiply both sides by 3 to solve for \( y \): \[ y = 4 \times 3. \] This gives us: \[ y = 12. \] Thus, the solution is: \[ y = 12. \]