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Financial Risk Factors - Schedule of Assets (Liabilities) Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) (Detail) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] |
Contingent consideration on business combination | $ (12)
Ending balance | (12)
Amount of total losses for the period included in earnings attributable to assets still held at the reporting date | $ 0

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