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Restructuring (Narrative) (Detail) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) Employee | Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) Employee | Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Charges | $ 22 | $ 4 | $ 66 | $ 14
BRAZIL |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated | Employee | 175 |  |  |
Brazil Restructuring [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Charges | $ 6 |  | 6 |
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining | 10 |  | 10 |
T19 Restructuring [Member] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Restructuring Charges |  |  | $ 45 |
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated | Employee |  |  | 470 |
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated | Employee |  |  | 365 |
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining | $ 15 |  | $ 15 |

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