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Consolidated Condensed Statement Of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Oct. 01, 2021 | Oct. 02, 2020 | Oct. 01, 2021 | Oct. 02, 2020
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] |  |  |  |
Debt conversion, converted instrument, tax benefit | $ 0 | $ 39 | $ 10 | $ 42

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