Debt (Note Hedges) (Details) - 2025 Warrants shares in Millions, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) shares
Schedule of Note Hedge Transactions
Initial Number of Shares (in shares) \| shares	40
Aggregate Purchase \| $	$ 371

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