So Rank....

Been trying a bit of rank but can't help but notice how ridiculous it is atm. I just cant seem to get fucking out of it.... I think the only way to win is to do rank 5's otherwise your paired with idiots who just surrender or can't think logically. I want to know what I'm doing wrong but I don't know i do fine in lane try helping in team fights and pushing and gaining objectives when i can so why can't I win? i've played since season 4 and it was never this intense! Is this how lol works now or something cause solo queue Is just abysmal now. Also i went 7/3 for provisionals and got placed in silver 1 instead of gold...why? I want answers cause i don't get this at all! plats and golds are in silver but why... all the silvers are in bronze like jesus the skill gap is just crazy atm. maybe I'm just overlooking something or too naive but i don't get this