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Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020
Change in Contract with Customer, Asset [Abstract] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 117 | $ 106
Additions, net | 78 | 63
Billings transferred to accounts receivable | (74) | (60)
Other | 0 | (2)
Ending balance | 121 | 107
Change in Contract with Customer, Liability [Abstract] |  |
Beginning balance | 166 | 135
Additions, net | 99 | 85
Revenue recognized from opening balance | (93) | (70)
Other | (1) | (4)
Ending balance | $ 171 | $ 146

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