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Divestitures - Dispositions and Divestitures (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2017
Dispositions
Proceeds from sales of assets		$ 426	$ 389
Recognized gains/(losses) related to sale of assets, net		81
Depreciation and amortization
Dispositions
Recognized gains/(losses) related to sale of assets, net	$ 81
Recognized gains related to sale of assets	105	105
Recognized losses related to sale of assets	$ 24	$ 24

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