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Description of Business, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Activities Relating to Capitalized Software (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Movement in Capitalized Computer Software, Net [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance at January 1 | $ 72 |  |
Amortization | (33) | $ (49) | $ (71)
Ending balance at December 31 | 36 | 72 |
Internal-Use Software |  |  |
Movement in Capitalized Computer Software, Net [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance at January 1 | 15 | 16 | 13
Capitalized | 5 | 6 | 9
Amortization | (7) | (7) | (6)
Ending balance at December 31 | 13 | 15 | 16
External-Use Software |  |  |
Movement in Capitalized Computer Software, Net [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Beginning balance at January 1 | 57 | 105 | 174
Capitalized | 0 | 0 | 0
Amortization | (34) | (48) | (69)
Ending balance at December 31 | $ 23 | $ 57 | $ 105

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