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Consolidated Condensed Statement Of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Apr. 02, 2021 | Apr. 03, 2020
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] |  |
Debt conversion, converted instrument, tax benefit | $ 10 | $ 0

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