1. We need to find the area of the unshaded region. 2. To do this, first identify the total area of the figure (usually a rectangle, square, or circle). 3. Then find the area of the shaded region (often given, or calculated via subtraction or known formulas). 4. The area of the unshaded region is the total area minus the shaded area. 5. If specific dimensions or equations of the figure are provided, apply the appropriate geometric formulas (e.g., area of rectangle = length \times width). 6. Compute the final answer by subtracting the shaded area from the total area.