Complex analysis/entire function question

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Homework Statement



Suppose f is an entire function, satisfying

f(z + a) = f(z) = f(z + b), for all z [itex]\in[/itex] C; where a; b are nonzero, distinct complex numbers.

Prove that f is constant.

Homework Equations



Loville's theorem: if f is bounded & entire, then f is constant.

The Attempt at a Solution



where would I begin to prove this function is bounded? any hint would be appreciated!
 
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Yes, show that the function is bounded. This isn't particularly hard to do because it is periodic!