Proving rI is a Minimal Right Ideal in R

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Homework Statement



R is a ring, r in R.
I is a minimal right ideal of R
rI =/= 0
prove rI is a minimal right ideal.


Homework Equations



rI minimal

The Attempt at a Solution



i proved rI right ideal, but I am having trouble with minimal, the thing is Ir is not a left nor a right ideal.
i tried supposing that there is a K right ideal not null and nor = rI but between them, and tried to consruct a right ideal that is neither null nor = I but also between them, to get a contradiction, but i failed.
any hint is appreciated.
thank you
 
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