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Financing Receivables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

Receivables [Abstract]

Financing Receivables

The following table presents financing receivables by country as of the dates indicated (in millions):

December 31,		2017				2016
Argentina		$	177			$	236
Other		17				20
Total		$	194			$	256

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