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Debt (Estimated Fair Value of Significant Financial Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Carrying Amount |  |
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] |  |
Short-term debt | $ 13 | $ 312
Long-term debt | 5,475 | 4,495
Fair Value |  |
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items] |  |
Short-term debt | 13 | 313
Long-term debt | $ 5,720 | $ 4,625

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