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Restructuring (Narrative) (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
Restructuring (Narrative) (Detail) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) Employee	Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2019 USD ($) Employee	Sep. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 22	$ 4	$ 66	$ 14
BRAZIL
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated \| Employee	175
Brazil Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges	$ 6		6
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining	10		10
T19 Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Charges			$ 45
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Number of Positions Eliminated \| Employee			470
Restructuring and Related Cost, Number of Positions Eliminated \| Employee			365
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost Remaining	$ 15		$ 15