Let x resemble the amount of free throws Connie made. We can write an equation resembling the problem.
x - 12 = 72
Solve for x.
x + 12 = 72
~Subtract 12 to both sides
x + 12 - 12 = 72 - 12
~Simplify
x = 60
Therefore, Connie made 60 free throws.
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