Ononot — A gambler plays a game where they win \1 with probability p

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A gambler plays a game where they win $\$ 1 $with probability$ p $and lose$ $1 $with probability$ q = 1-p $. The probability of being at$ $0 $after$ n $steps starting from$ $k $is governed by a random walk. If$ p=0.5 $and$ k=2 $, what is the probability of hitting$ $0 $before$ $4$?