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Redeemable Convertible Notes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 03, 2015	Aug. 28, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redeemable convertible notes	$ 49	$ 68
2033E and 2033F convertible senior notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redeemable convertible notes	$ 49	$ 68

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- Definition

The equity component of convertible debt that will be settled in cash upon conversion, which has been reclassified to mezzanine (temporary equity) because the debt is convertible at the reporting date. The amount is equal to the difference between the principal amount and the carrying value of the debt.

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- Definition

Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.

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