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Debt - Convertible Notes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Percentage of contractual interest rate on notes |  | 4.875% |  |
Loss (gain) on debt repayment |  | $ (15) | $ 15 | $ (22)
Debt repayment |  | $ (15) |  |
Convertible Debt | 1.125% Convertible Notes |  |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Percentage of contractual interest rate on notes | 1.125% | 1.125% | 1.125% |
Repayments of debt | $ 39 | $ 39 |  |
Current portion of long-term debt | $ 12 | $ 0 | $ 12 |

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