Inverse of any identity matrix

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Is it true that the inverse of any identity matrix is itself? From my working, It appeared true for 1x1's to 3x3's. If it is true, Why is this the case?

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EDIT: Thanks for the answers. I understand it now

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What matrix do you need to multiply an identity matrix with to get an identity matrix?:) I think it’s obvious from here

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For any matrix $A$, the matrix $B$ is the inverse of $A$ if $A\cdot B = B\cdot A = I$, where $I$ is the identity matrix. Since $I\cdot I = I$ by definition, then the matrix $I$ is the inverse of the matrix $I$.