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Equity - Summary of Company Expenses Compensation Costs Based on Grant Date Fair Value (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Stock Options Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	$ 46	$ 74	$ 64
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	73	81	69
Omnibus Long Term Share Incentive Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total stock-based compensation expense	119	155	133
Tax effect on stock-based compensation expense	14	18	24
Net effect	$ 105	$ 137	$ 109

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