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Other Income (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Other Income [Abstract] |
Income (Loss) from Individually Significant Component Disposed of or Held-for-sale, Excluding Discontinued Operations, before Income Tax | $ 11
Gain on remeasurement of Tax Receivable Agreement liability | $ 93

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