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Risks And Uncertainties (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) segment business integer | Dec. 31, 2018 USD ($)
Unusual Risk or Uncertainty [Line Items] |  |
Number of Reportable Segments | segment | 4 |
Segment Reporting, Additional Information about Entity's Reportable Segments | business | 2 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | $ 1,029 | $ 1,166
Percentage of Total Revenue Non-U.S. | 68.00% |
Goodwill, Gross | $ 3,670 | 3,792
Number Of Single Customers That Accounted For Ten Percent Or More Of Total Revenue | integer | 0 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] |  |
Unusual Risk or Uncertainty [Line Items] |  |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value | $ 1,000 |
Operating Segments [Member] | ANDES [Member] |  |
Unusual Risk or Uncertainty [Line Items] |  |
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount | 3.00% |
Goodwill, Gross | $ 868 | $ 868

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