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Risk Management and Financial Instruments - Reconciliation of Convertible Debt Instrument Classified Within Level 3 (Detail) - Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] $ in Millions | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Fair Value, Instruments Classified in Shareholders' Equity Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] |
Beginning Balance | $ 52
Change in fair valued recognized in the Statement of Operations | 4
Change in fair value recognized in Other Comprehensive Income | 2
Ending Balance | $ 58

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