What is the speed of the galaxy relative to earth

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Wavelengths of light from a remote galaxy are found to be 1.5 % longer than the corresponding wavelengths measured here on earth.

What is the speed of the galaxy relative to earth?

Is it receding from or approaching the earth?

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