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Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] |
Unrecognized tax benefit beginning balance | $ 1
Settlement | $ (1)

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