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Consolidated Statements of Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] |  |  |
Dividends declared per share | $ 2.28 | $ 2.00 | $ 1.64
Comprehensive income attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests | $ 170 | $ 151 | $ 129

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