Property, Plant, and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 28, 2017

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment Balances and Corresponding Lives

Property, plant, and equipment balances and corresponding estimated useful lives were as follows:

(in millions)	April 28, 2017			April 29, 2016			Estimated Useful Lives (in years)
Land and land improvements	$	186		$	215		Up to 20
Buildings and leasehold improvements	2,175			2,394			Up to 40
Equipment	6,435			6,328			Generally 3-7, up to 15
Construction in progress	895			777			—
Subtotal	9,691			9,714
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(5,330		)	(4,873		)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	$	4,361		$	4,841