Which are possible first steps in solving the equation 4^x+3=18?

What is the ratio for the surface areas of the cones shown below, given that they are similar and that the ratio of their radil and altitudes is 4: 3? 23

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Find the distance between the pair of points a(-1,8) and b(-8,4)