Bath Works had a net loss of $$5,100$ in $2017.$ During the year, a gain of $$4,000$ was recognized on the sale of fully depreciated equipment that had cost $$14,000$ and had no salvage value. Depreciation expense during the year totaled $$17,400.$ Changes in the following selected accounts occurred during the year:

Category

Increase or $($Decrease$)$

Accounts receivable

$$6,500$

Inventory

$(3,200)$

Interest payable

$1,200$

Accounts payable

$(1,000)$

Accumulated depreciation

$3,400$

Notes payable

$(6,400)$

Long$-$term investments

$(9,000)$

Using the indirect method, how much is the company$$s net cash provided$($used$)$ by operating activities?expenses