Commutative Ring with Nonzero Prime Ideal P = P2: Example and Proof

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Homework Statement


Give an example of a commutative ring R with a 1 and nonzero prime ideal P of R such that P = P2


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The Attempt at a Solution


Letting R be an integral domain and look at the ideal 0xR in RxR. is all i got but not sure how to show this or what to do next
 
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Well, you need to show first that 0xR is a prime ideal, and then show that P2=P. How would you approach the first question, that is, showing that it is a prime ideal??