Because y = -4(x^2) + 6x + (2k-3) is smaller than zero, that means it is not possible to have y = -4(x^2) + 6x + (2k-3) = 0. The quadratric equation -4(x^2) + 6x + (2k-3) = 0 has no real root. Hence the discriminant < 0
Discriminant = 6^2 - 4(-4)(2k - 3) < 0
36 + 32k - 48 < 0
32k < 12
k < 3/8