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Redeemable Convertible Notes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 01, 2016 | Sep. 03, 2015
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Redeemable convertible notes | $ 0 | $ 49
2033E and 2033F convertible senior notes |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |
Redeemable convertible notes |  | $ 49

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