Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Payment associated with business disposal	$ 0	$ 0	$ (14)

The cash outflow associated with the disposal of a business.

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Balance Type:	credit
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