During this year, Weaver sold some equipment for $$18$ that had cost $$30$ and on which there was accumulated

depreciation of $$10.$ In addition, the company sold long$-$term investments for $$12$ that had cost $$6$ when purchased several

years ago. Weaver paid a cash dividend this year and the company repurchased $$36$ of its own stock. $.$ Using the indirect method, determine the net cash provided by$/$used in operating activities for this year. $($List any deduction in cash and cash outflows as negative amounts.$)$