Can an Analytic Function in the Whole Plane Take Any Value More Than 3 Times?

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An analytic function defined in the entire complex plane cannot take any value more than three times. This conclusion is based on the properties of entire functions and their behavior as dictated by the fundamental theorem of algebra. A cubic polynomial is presented as an example of such a function, which aligns with this principle. The discussion emphasizes the constraints on the values that entire functions can assume.

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A function f that is analytic in the whole plane does not take any value more than 3 times. What can it be?
 
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Grothard said:
A function f that is analytic in the whole plane does not take any value more than 3 times. What can it be?

Please PM me the solution so that this can stay posted as a puzzle. Otherwise, the HH rules would apply.

Thanks.
 
Grothard said:
A function f that is analytic in the whole plane does not take any value more than 3 times. What can it be?
How about a cubic polynomial?
 

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