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Book Values and Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Book Values |  |
Fair Value And Carrying Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Line Items] |  |
Investments | $ 43 | $ 31
Current maturities of long-term debt and lease obligations | 3 | 3
Long-term debt and lease obligations | 3,509 | 2,779
Approximate fair values |  |
Fair Value And Carrying Value By Balance Sheet Grouping [Line Items] |  |
Investments | 43 | 31
Current maturities of long-term debt and lease obligations | 3 | 3
Long-term debt and lease obligations | $ 3,595 | $ 2,756

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