Find the equation for the ellipse that satisfies the given conditions: b = 3, c = 4, centre at the origin; foci on the x axis.
It is given that b = 3, c = 4, centre at the origin; foci on the x axis.
Since the foci are on the x-axis, the major axis is along the x-axis.
Therefore, the equation of the ellipse will be of the form $\frac{x^{2}}{a^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{b^{2}}=1$, where a is the semi-major axis.
Accordingly, $b=3, c=4$.
It is known that $a^{2}=b^{2}+c^{2}$.
$\therefore a^{2}=3^{2}+4^{2}=9+16=25$
$\Rightarrow a=5$
Thus, the equation of the ellipse is $\frac{x^{2}}{5^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{3^{2}}=1$ or $\frac{x^{2}}{25}+\frac{y^{2}}{9}=1$.
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