Step 1 :Substitute \(x = 0\) and \(y = 0\) into the function \(P = 9x + 8y\). We get \(P = 9(0) + 8(0) = 0\).
Step 2 :Substitute \(x = 6\) and \(y = 0\) into the function \(P = 9x + 8y\). We get \(P = 9(6) + 8(0) = 54\).
Step 3 :Substitute \(x = 0\) and \(y = 7\) into the function \(P = 9x + 8y\). We get \(P = 9(0) + 8(7) = 56\).
Step 4 :Substitute \(x = 3\) and \(y = 4\) into the function \(P = 9x + 8y\). We get \(P = 9(3) + 8(4) = 59\).
Step 5 :The values of \(P\) at the corner points are: \[\begin{array}{lll} x & y & P \\ 0 & 0 & 0 \\ 6 & 0 & 54 \\ 0 & 7 & 56 \\ 3 & 4 & 59 \end{array}\]
Step 6 :The maximum value of \(P\) under the given constraints is \(\boxed{59}\) at the point \((3,4)\).