Smith Middle School has recycled a total of 283.45 pounds of plastic for the months of September and October. If the amount recycled in October was 130.7 pounds, which equation could be used to find the amount recycled, p, in September?


A) 283.45 + p = 130.7
B) 130.7 - p = 283.45
C) p + 130.7 = 283.45
D) p - 130.7 = 283.45